Which of the following lead agencies has the primary responsibility to improve quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness by collecting data on published Patient Quality and Patient Safety Indicators?

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The Agency for Health Care Research and Quality (AHRQ) is a lead agency responsible for improving the quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of healthcare services. The AHRQ collects data on published Patient Quality and Patient Safety Indicators to monitor and improve healthcare outcomes. The other options listed, such as The Leapfrog Group, Texas Medical Foundation Health Quality Institute, and Health Grades, are not lead agencies responsible for collecting data on these quality indicators.

Which of the Following Lead Agencies Has the Primary Responsibility