DECODE is
1 of 10 Diagnostic Centers of Excellence
DECODE focuses on decreasing diagnostic errors in medical imaging by implementing and evaluating a highly resilient system for care planning and coordination, as well as a peer learning system for clinical providers.
In addition, we seek consensus on evidence-based recommendations to enhance diagnosis of four targeted diseases – lung, prostate, pancreas and adrenal cancer.
Combined, these initiatives aim to help reduce delayed, wrong, or missed diagnoses that contribute to poor patient outcomes.

Diagnostic Safety Centers of Excellence
In fiscal year 2022, Congress authorized funding to support AHRQ’s research to address failures in the diagnostic process, which may include the establishment of Research Centers of Diagnostic Excellence to develop systems, measures, and new technology solutions to improve diagnostic safety and quality. In response, DECODE was awarded 1 of 10 grants to establish it’s Diagnostic Safety Centers of Excellence.
Meet the DECODE Team