Census of Surveys

On this page is a brief summary of every survey conducted by Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality using a statistical method.

Collection of Information for AHRQ's Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture Comparative Database
Agency: HHS Subject: Health
Subagency: AHRQ Detailed Subject: Health Care Services, Consumer Health and Safety
Expiration Date: 10/31/2025
Annual Federal Government Cost: $200,000 Annual Response: 2,040
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 459 Survey Respondent: Private Sector
Authorizing Statute: US Code: 42 USC 299 Name of Law: Healthcare Research and Quality Act of 1999
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202208-0935-002

Collection of Information for Agency for Healthcare Research and Qualitys (AHRQ) Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) Health Plan Survey Comparative Database
Agency: HHS Subject: Health
Subagency: AHRQ Detailed Subject: Immunization Management
Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Annual Federal Government Cost: $245,000 Annual Response: 760
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 463 Survey Respondent: Private Sector
Authorizing Statute: US Code: 42 USC 299 Name of Law: Healthcare Research and Quality Act of 1999
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202310-0935-003

Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery
Agency: HHS Subject: Health
Subagency: AHRQ Detailed Subject: Health Care Services, Consumer Health and Safety
Expiration Date: 11/30/2026
Annual Federal Government Cost: $848,556 Annual Response: 10,900
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 3,383 Survey Respondent: Private Sector, Individuals or Households, State Local and Tribal Governments, Federal Government
Authorizing Statute: US Code: 42 USC 299 Name of Law: Healthcare Research and Quality Act of 1999
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202501-0935-001

Implementation and Testing of Diagnostic Safety Resources
Agency: HHS Subject: Health
Subagency: AHRQ Detailed Subject: Consumer Health and Safety, Public Health Monitoring
Expiration Date: 07/31/2027
Annual Federal Government Cost: $0 Annual Response: 80,169
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 8,050 Survey Respondent: Private Sector, Individuals or Households
Authorizing Statute: US Code: 42 USC 299a Name of Law: The Public Health and Welfare
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202406-0935-001

Medical Expenditure Panel Survey - Household and Medical Provider Components
Agency: HHS Subject: Health
Subagency: AHRQ Detailed Subject: Consumer Health and Safety, Immunization Management, Health Care Services
Expiration Date: 09/30/2026
Annual Federal Government Cost: $64,851,222 Annual Response: 384,693
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 67,489 Survey Respondent: Individuals or Households, Private Sector
Authorizing Statute: US Code: 42 USC 299 Name of Law: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Act of 1999
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202406-0935-002

Medical Expenditure Panel Survey - Insurance Component (MEPS-IC)
Agency: HHS Subject: Health
Subagency: AHRQ Detailed Subject: Public Health Monitoring
Expiration Date: 01/31/2026
Annual Federal Government Cost: $10,092,686 Annual Response: 91,204
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 17,461 Survey Respondent: Private Sector
Authorizing Statute: US Code: 42 USC 299b-2 Name of Law: Health Care Quality Act of 1999
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202301-0935-001

Nursing Home Survey on Patient Safety Culture Comparative Database
Agency: HHS Subject: Health
Subagency: AHRQ Detailed Subject: Health Care Services
Expiration Date: 03/31/2028
Annual Federal Government Cost: $200,000 Annual Response: 400
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 77 Survey Respondent: Private Sector
Authorizing Statute: US Code: 42 USC 299 Name of Law: Healthcare Research and Quality Act of 1999
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202410-0935-001

Questionnaire and Data Collection Testing Evaluation and Research for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Agency: HHS Subject: Health
Subagency: AHRQ Detailed Subject: Public Health Monitoring, Health Care Services, Consumer Health and Safety
Expiration Date: 03/31/2027
Annual Federal Government Cost: $708,613 Annual Response: 13,800
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 8,900 Survey Respondent: Individuals or Households, Private Sector
Authorizing Statute: None
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202401-0935-006

Supporting and Evaluation the Dissemination and Implementation of PCOR to Improve Non-Surgical Treatment of Urinary Incontinence Among Women in Primary Care
Agency: HHS Subject: Health
Subagency: AHRQ Detailed Subject: Health Care Services
Expiration Date: 03/31/2026
Annual Federal Government Cost: $129,967 Annual Response: 90
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 90 Survey Respondent: Private Sector
Authorizing Statute: US Code: 42 USC 299b-2 Name of Law: Health Care Quality Act of 1999
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202301-0935-002

TeamSTEPPS 3.0 Training Implementation and Assessment
Agency: HHS Subject: Health
Subagency: AHRQ Detailed Subject: Consumer Health and Safety
Expiration Date: 04/30/2027
Annual Federal Government Cost: $90,572 Annual Response: 10,350
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 3,450 Survey Respondent: Individuals or Households
Authorizing Statute: US Code: 42 USC 299 Name of Law: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Act of 1999
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202312-0935-001

The AHRQ Safety Program for Telemedicine
Agency: HHS Subject: Health
Subagency: AHRQ Detailed Subject: Consumer Health and Safety, Health Care Services
Expiration Date: 09/30/2027
Annual Federal Government Cost: $584,877 Annual Response: 5,508
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 4,644 Survey Respondent: Private Sector
Authorizing Statute: US Code: 42 USC 299b-2 Name of Law: Health Care Quality Act of 1999
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202407-0935-001

Use of Open-Ended Responses to Explore Disparities in Patient Experience
Agency: HHS Subject: Health
Subagency: AHRQ Detailed Subject: Consumer Health and Safety
Expiration Date: 11/30/2026
Annual Federal Government Cost: $175,745 Annual Response: 4,998
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 1,416 Survey Respondent: Private Sector
Authorizing Statute: US Code: 42 USC 299B-2 Name of Law: Healthcare Research and Quality Act of 1999
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202309-0935-001