Coalition for Health Services Research

Policy Priorities for 2008

Advancement of Innovation and Knowledge
Fair and Transparent Access to Information
The Next Generation of Health Services Researchers
Broad-based and Adequate Funding for Comparative Effectiveness Research
Accountability through a Coordinating Council for Health Services Research

In 2008, these priorities will drive the Coalition's efforts to advocate for, and promote the value of, health services health services research among our Congressional champions and other federal policymakers. If taken up through legislation or regulations, our policy priorities will help address the infrastructure challenges facing our field.

Questions about our advocacy to strengthen the field of health services research? Please contact Emily Holubowich, Director of Government Relations.

Related Materials

Framework for Health Services Research Policy for 2008 February 2008
The framework outlines our vision, objectives, and policy priorities for the field of health services research.

Strengthening the Field of Health Services Research: A Needs Assessment of Key Producers and Users
November 2006
This report is the culmination of over 30 interviews with leaders in the fields of health services research and health policy and practice as part of an environmental scan to inventory the perceived needs and challenges facing the field of health services research.

2006 Federal Funding for Health Services Research
December 2006
This fourth annual baseline report documents health services research expenditures across the federal government. From information provided to us by the principal federal funders of health services research, we estimate that approximately $1.5 billion was expended for health services research and related activities in FY 2006.

Placement, Coordination, and Funding of Health Services Research within the Federal Government
September 2005
The report makes recommendations to strengthen the capacity of health services research as Congress moves ahead with reauthorizing the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.