### Question
Can you define what health services research means?


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

> 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 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER III-NATIONAL RESEARCH INSTITUTES > Part B-General Provisions Respecting National Research Institutes**

