AHRQ-Funded Projects
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CHOICE: Coalition of Hospices Organized to Investigate Comparative Effectiveness
This project established the feasibility of extracting quality indicators from hospice electronic medical records for comparative effectiveness research.
AcademyHealth Electronic Data Methods Forum (EDM) for Comparative Effectiveness Research
The Electronic Data Methods Forum is charged with advancing the national dialogue on the infrastructure and methods of health research and quality improvement using electronic clinical data, with the goal of improving patient care and outcomes.
Enhancing Patient Safety through a Universal EMR System
Implemented an EMR system that allows 24-hour data sharing across 7 rural health care delivery sites for clinicians to access current and completed patient information using either Personal Digital Assistants or a Web portal.
Sharing Patient Record Access in Rural Health Settings
Developed an implementation plan for an ambulatory EMR in a medically underserved region that electronically connects physician offices, the regional hospital, ancillary services, and other community health services. The project work identified indicators that track measurable improvements in patient safety, quality of care, clinician and patient satisfaction, and operational efficiency.
Midcoast Maine Patient Safety With IT Integration
Developed new systems and a high level of integration and cooperation in four significant areas: medication management, patient discharge, high-level integration of information, and the development of a new paradigm for evaluating, selecting, and implementing new technologies.
Project InfoCare
Created a community-wide EMR with integrated clinical decision support that is available across the continuum of care including a rural hospital, a home health agency, 14 physician clinics, and 5 long-term care facilities.


