### Question
How is the term health services research defined?


### Answer
The term **health services research** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 284d* as the following:

> research endeavors that study the impact of the organization, financing and management of health services on the quality, cost, access to and outcomes of care

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 284d*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER III-NATIONAL RESEARCH INSTITUTES > Part B-General Provisions Respecting National Research Institutes**

