[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 119 (Tuesday, June 22, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33292-33293]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-15865]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Agency for Health Care Policy and Research
Request for Expressions of Interest (``RFEI'')
A. Background
In January, 1999, the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research
(AHCPR) published a request for applications (RFA: HS-99-003,
Translating Evidence into Practice [TRIP]) to conduct research related
to implementing evidence-based tools and information in diverse health
care settings among practitioners caring for diverse populations.
Applications were sought for studies that applied innovative strategies
for implementing evidence-based tools and information and would be able
to demonstrate improved clinical practice and sustained practitioner
behavior change.
In fiscal year 2000, AHCPR plans to publish a second research
solicitation focused on translating research into practice (TRIP-II).
The aim of this solicitation will be to encourage partnerships between
health care systems (e.g., integrated health service delivery systems,
academic health systems, managed care programs including HMOs, practice
networks, etc.) and researchers to evaluate the effectiveness of
different strategies for improving the quality of care. To concentrate
the TRIP-II effort, we will ask partners to address at least one of the
following priorities:
The six focus areas selected by the Department of Health
and Human Services in which racial and ethnic minorities experience
serious disparities in health access and outcomes:
(a) Infant Mortality
(b) Cancer Screening and Management
(c) Cardiovascular Disease
(d) Diabetes
(e) HIV Infection/AIDS
(f) Immunizations
Pediatric Asthma
Medical Errors and Patient Safety
AHCPR has a particular interest in health systems that utilize the
strengths of information systems for implementing strategies for
quality improvement.
B. Purpose
The purpose of this Federal Register Notice is to identify health
care systems which have begun or plan to develop programs in the above
referenced areas and would be willing to partner with a research team
in response to the TRIP-II solicitation. When the TRIP-II solicitation
(request for applications or RFA) is published, health care systems
interested in exploring partnerships with researchers will be listed in
the RFA. Health care systems which have already established
relationships with researchers--either internally or in academic
settings--and who do not wish to be listed in the FRA itself will be
eligible to apply. Health care systems which do not have existing
relationships with researchers and choose not to respond to this RFEI
are not precluded from responding with appropriate research partners to
the TRIP-II RFA. The benefit of responding to this RFEI, however, will
be helpful in facilitating the development of those relationships.
Along with a letter expressing interest in partnerships, we would
also appreciate suggestions and ideas regarding how AHCPR can encourage
meaningful partnerships between researchers and health care systems.
Suggestions and ideas are welcome independent of letters expressing
interest.
C. Dates
We are requesting that letters of interest be submitted no later
than August 4, 1999. These letters should
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include names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of key
contacts in the health care system and/or the academic setting if
identified and potential research topic. The letter of interest is not
binding and does not enter into the consideration of any subsequent
application. The letter should also clearly state willingness to be
listed in the RFA or a preference not to be listed.
D. Address
Letters of interest should be addressed to: Carolyn M. Clancy, MD,
Director, Center for Outcomes and Effectiveness Research, Agency for
Health Care Policy and Research, 6010 Executive Boulevard, Suite 300,
Rockville, MD 20852, E-mail: cclancy@ahcpr.gov.
Dated: June 17, 1999.
John M. Eisenberg,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. 99-15865 Filed 6-21-99; 8:45 am]
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