Federal Health Quality Research Grants Worth $109 Million Ended Early

At least 78 grants from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) worth $200 million have been terminated early through "non-award" notices, with approximately $109.2 million in remaining funding affected. These research grants typically support studies on improving healthcare quality, patient safety, and health outcomes across the United States. The early termination of these federally-funded research projects may impact ongoing studies investigating treatments and care improvements for various health conditions. For Puerto Rico patients and healthcare providers, this could affect access to cutting-edge research findings and clinical innovations that improve medical care quality and health outcomes.