Documents/HHSFACA942/Missions


  • Mission [1]
    • The National Advisory Council (NAC) provides advice to the Secretary of DHHS and the Director, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) on matters related to AHRQ activities to improve the quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of healthcare for all Americans. As a result of the Agency's increased emphasis on strategic planning, the Agency has shifted from a focus on output and process measurement to a focus on outcome measures. The NAC has been extremely helpful in working through this process and new focus through in depth discussions at meetings held throughout the year. Individual NAC members also work with Agency staff on an ongoing basis throughout the year needed.