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'''Office of Communications (AHRQ)''' is responsible for managing the dissemination of information from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, ensuring that research and resources reach healthcare providers, policymakers, and the public. {{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.ahrq.gov/cpi/about/organization/oc/index.html}} ==Mission== The mission of the Office of Communications at AHRQ is to communicate effectively the agency's research, tools, and resources to enhance healthcare quality, safety, efficiency, and equity. It aims to engage various stakeholders by disseminating knowledge through publications, media relations, and outreach programs to foster an informed community and influence healthcare improvements. ==Parent organization== The Office of Communications is part of the [[Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)]], which is under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, focusing on research to improve health care delivery. ==Legislation== The office is not established by specific legislation but is an integral part of AHRQ, which was established by the Healthcare Research and Quality Act of 1999. ==Partners== The Office of Communications collaborates with: * Various divisions within AHRQ * Other federal agencies * Healthcare organizations and media outlets ==Number of employees== Specific employee numbers for this office are not publicly detailed. ==Organization structure== *'''Public Affairs Team''' handles media relations and public engagement. *'''Publications Division''' manages the creation and distribution of AHRQ materials. *'''Outreach Programs''' focus on stakeholder engagement and educational initiatives. ==List of programs== * AHRQ Publications and Reports * Media Outreach and Press Releases * Educational Campaigns and Webinars * Stakeholder Engagement Events ==Last total enacted budget== The budget for the Office of Communications is not separately published from AHRQ's overall budget. ==Leader== The office is led by an Acting Director. ==Services provided== The Office of Communications provides services such as the development and dissemination of publications, managing media relations, and executing outreach programs. It works to ensure that AHRQ's research findings are effectively communicated to healthcare professionals, policymakers, researchers, and the general public to influence health care practices and policies. ==Regulations overseen== The Office of Communications does not oversee regulations but ensures that communications are in compliance with federal guidelines on information dissemination. ==Headquarters address== 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857 (AHRQ's main headquarters) ==Website== https://www.ahrq.gov/cpi/about/organization/oc/index.html ==Wikipedia article== There is no specific Wikipedia article for the Office of Communications; for context, see [[wikipedia:Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality]]. ==External links== * https://www.ahrq.gov/cpi/about/organization/oc/index.html * https://www.ahrq.gov/ * https://www.hhs.gov/about/agencies/ahrq/index.html [[Category:Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality]]