HSR Information Central - Updates for News Updates for News http://www.nlm.nih.gov/hsrinfo/ en-us nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRIC) nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRIC) Mon, 20 May 2013 11:04:35 EST Assuring Integrity while Facilitating Innovation in Medical Research: A Workshop http://www.iom.edu/Activities/Research/GenomicBasedResearch/2013-JUN-05.aspx http://www.iom.edu/Activities/Research/GenomicBasedResearch/2013-JUN-05.aspx Registration is open for this meeting being held June 5, 2013 in Washington, DC. The event will also be available by webcast. Mon, 20 May 2013 11:04:35 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRIC) Blueprint for a Public Health and Safety Approach to Drug Policy http://www.nyam.org/assets/3371_DPA_NYAM_Report_FINAL_for_WEB_v2.pdf http://www.nyam.org/assets/3371_DPA_NYAM_Report_FINAL_for_WEB_v2.pdf This report looks at the contradictory nature of current drug policy, as well as specific recommendations for reform. Mon, 20 May 2013 11:04:35 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRIC) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Public Health Preparedness and Response Research to Aid Recovery from Hurricane Sandy http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=233357 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=233357 This FOA will provide funds from the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act of 2013 to support research to aid recovery from the public health impact of Hurricane Sandy. Mon, 20 May 2013 11:04:35 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRIC) Clinical Data Research Network (CDRN) Applicant Town Hall http://www.pcori.org/events/cdrn-applicant-town-hall/ http://www.pcori.org/events/cdrn-applicant-town-hall/ Registration is open for this free webinar, which will be held June 4, 2013 3:00 p.m. ET - 4:00 p.m. ET. Mon, 20 May 2013 11:04:35 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRIC) Concentrated Poverty and Regional Equity: Findings from the National Neighborhood Indicators Partnership Share Indicators Initiative http://www.urban.org/url.cfm?id=412813&RSSFeed=Urban.xml http://www.urban.org/url.cfm?id=412813&RSSFeed=Urban.xml This paper looks at the relationship between concentrated poverty and regional equity. Mon, 20 May 2013 11:04:35 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRIC) Disconnected Mothers and the Well-Being of Children: A Research Report http://www.urban.org/UploadedPDF/412815-Disconnected-Mothers-and-the-Well-Being-of-Children.pdf http://www.urban.org/UploadedPDF/412815-Disconnected-Mothers-and-the-Well-Being-of-Children.pdf This paper looks at the well-being of children, whose mothers have become disconnected from work and welfare. Mon, 20 May 2013 11:04:35 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRIC) Enhanced National CLAS Standards and The Blueprint with guidance and implementation strategies. https://www.thinkculturalhealth.hhs.gov/Content/clas.asp https://www.thinkculturalhealth.hhs.gov/Content/clas.asp CLAS Standards are intended to advance health equity, improve quality, and help eliminate health care disparities by providing a blueprint for individuals and health and health care organizations to implement culturally and linguistically appropriate services. Mon, 20 May 2013 11:04:35 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRIC) PCORI Opens Second Year of Research Funding with $81 Million in New Round of Announcements http://www.pcori.org/2013/pcori-funding-announcements/ http://www.pcori.org/2013/pcori-funding-announcements/ The PFAs seek proposals for innovative projects that address the five focal areas of PCORI's National Priorities for Research and Research Agenda. Mon, 20 May 2013 11:04:35 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRIC) Patient-Powered Research Network (PPRN) Applicant Town Hall http://www.pcori.org/events/pprn-applicant-town-hall/ http://www.pcori.org/events/pprn-applicant-town-hall/ Registration is open for this free webinar, which will be held June 6, 2013 3:00 p.m. ET - 4:00 p.m. ET. Mon, 20 May 2013 11:04:35 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRIC) Public Health Informatics Virtual Event on July 16-18, 2013 - Call for Abstracts! http://ephinformatics.wordpress.com/2013/05/17/public-health-informatics-virtual-event-on-july-16-18-2013-call-for-abstracts/ http://ephinformatics.wordpress.com/2013/05/17/public-health-informatics-virtual-event-on-july-16-18-2013-call-for-abstracts/ Abstracts are being accepted for this event, sponsored by CDC, NACCHO, and ASTHO, being held July 16-18, 2013. Mon, 20 May 2013 11:04:35 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRIC) US Healthcare and Life Sciences Conference: Transformation Beyond Reform http://event.ft-live.com/ehome/index.php?eventid=54643& http://event.ft-live.com/ehome/index.php?eventid=54643& This meeting will be held on June 6, 2013 in New York City. Mon, 20 May 2013 11:04:35 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRIC) Using SNAP Receipt to Establish, Verify, and Renew Medicaid http://www.urban.org/publications/412808.html http://www.urban.org/publications/412808.html A report looks at the ways in which Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program receipts can aid in new Medicaid enrollment. Mon, 20 May 2013 11:04:35 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRIC) What Drove the Recent Slowdown in Health Spending Growth and Can It Continue? http://www.urban.org/UploadedPDF/412814-What-Drove-the-Recent-Slowdown-in-Health-Spending-Growth.pdf http://www.urban.org/UploadedPDF/412814-What-Drove-the-Recent-Slowdown-in-Health-Spending-Growth.pdf National health expenditures have grown at record-low rates for the past three years. Mon, 20 May 2013 11:04:35 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRIC)