The Center for Health Quality, Outcomes and Economic Research (CHQOER) is one of the 14 Centers of Excellence within the Veterans Administration Health Services Research and Development Program.

The Center's three research priority areas are: patient-centered care, medication effectiveness, and patient safety.  Across these domains, researchers develop innovative methodologies and models of care to provide the most effective, efficient and appropriate care to our nation's veterans.

Mission Statement:

Committed to Leadership in Understanding and Improving the Delivery, Quality, and Value of Health Care for Veterans and the Nation Through Excellence in Research and Education.

Contacting Us:

Center for Health Quality, Outcomes & Economic Research (CHQOER)
Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Hospital (152), Bld 70
200 Springs Road
Bedford, MA 01730
phone: 781-687-2872; fax: 781-687-3106

We welcome your questions, comments and suggestions.

Please send feedback to Dan R. Berlowitz, MD, MPH

CHQOER Links:  Medication Effectiveness| Risk Assessment & Pt. Safety | Patient Centered |Current Projects  | Publications