An insider's perspective on the near-death experience of AHCPR.
@article{Gaus2003AnIP, title={An insider's perspective on the near-death experience of AHCPR.}, author={C. R. Gaus}, journal={Health affairs}, year={2003}, volume={Suppl Web Exclusives}, pages={ W3-311-3 } }
The story of AHCPR's struggle with Congress to remain a federal agency is an example of the longer struggle health services research (HSR) has had to hold a priority in the federal budget. But from another perspective, the growth of HSR has been substantial, albeit an up-and-down experience. Its survival during the turbulent years of 1995-1996 is attributed to a fundamental restructuring of its program priorities and building a new base of support from major health care associations and leaders… CONTINUE READING
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