Health Services and Policy Research

Approvals & clearances for devices & procedures, regulations, guidelines, safety, & more.

See especially the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) and Center for Drug Evaluation & Research (CDER).

Under Categories, choose Quality Improvement,

Includes details about deficiencies cited during complaint inspections at acute-care, critical access or psychiatric hospitals throughout the United States since Jan. 1, 2011. From the Association of Health Care Journalists (AHCJ).

A central repository for survey data from hospitals that have administered the AHRQ patient safety culture survey instrument. Use the Comparative Databases link to search for information.

Includes the Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS).

From the Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ).

Includes data on pharmaceuticals, health systems & health technology assessment, & more.

Includes the Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP), Patient Safety Measure Tools & Resources, & more.

From the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL).