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The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is seeking public input to develop measures for diagnostic excellence using data from administrative systems or electronic health records. These measures aim to identify opportunities to improve the diagnostic process on a large scale, helping to enhance healthcare quality and address diagnostic errors. AHRQ encourages feedback on the usefulness and importance of existing or new measures, especially those that are feasible, scientifically acceptable, and can identify gaps in diagnostic performance. Comments on this request must be submitted by February 13, 2025, to aid in shaping future healthcare policies and tools for better diagnostic practices.

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), a part of the Department of Health and Human Services, has issued a request for information (RFI) to explore the impact of ageism in healthcare. The agency seeks public input on how age-related stereotypes and biases affect health care quality and access. AHRQ is interested in learning about innovative strategies to address these challenges, with responses informing future research and policies to improve healthcare for older adults. The public can submit their comments until March 15, 2025, but the agency will not respond individually to submissions.