The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) faces severe cuts under the Trump administration, with 75% of staff eliminated, over $250 million in research grants canceled, and millions in appropriated funds left unspent. Experts warn the agency is on the brink of collapse, with scientists across 30+ states halting research and laying off staff as a result.
Background
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is a federal agency that has been pivotal in improving patient safety and healthcare quality since the 1990s. The current cuts come amid the Trump administration's broader DOGE-driven restructuring of federal agencies.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Aug 19, 2026 at 06:32 AM
- Score
- 8.0 / 10