Experts Warn of Crisis in Healthcare Research Agency
By Editor • August 18, 2026 • 1 min read
Healthcare research in America faces a critical juncture, with experts asserting that the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is nearing collapse. A recent opinion piece by health policy experts Aaron Carroll and David Atkins highlights the Trump administration's drastic cuts, including a 75% staff reduction and the cancellation of numerous grants.
Their concerns underscore a troubling shift, where once bipartisan efforts to address healthcare disparities have become divisive issues.
Source: arstechnica.com
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