Latest News and Links in Health Services Research http://www.nlm.nih.gov/hsrinfo/ en-us nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-04-health-common-black-neighborhoods.html http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-04-health-common-black-neighborhoods.html Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://www.phf.org/resourcestools/Pages/3Step_Competency_Prioritization_Sequence.aspx http://www.phf.org/resourcestools/Pages/3Step_Competency_Prioritization_Sequence.aspx This set of 3 quality improvement tools introduces an efficient, step-by-step process for selecting Core Competencies domains for workforce development that address gaps in current workforce strengths, while building competencies that will best advance a public health organization's strategic goals. Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://www.cmtpnet.org/conferences-symposia-and-courses/cer-summits/2012-cer-summit/ http://www.cmtpnet.org/conferences-symposia-and-courses/cer-summits/2012-cer-summit/ Participants will focus on Diabetes and Related Syndromes, a disease that according to the American Diabetes Association affects 8.3% of the US population. Thought leaders in comparative effective research will come together with key representatives from government, academia, industry, patient groups, professional organizations, payers, and the philanthropic sector. Summit participants will share expertise and identify methodological challenges and opportunities to collectively develop a strategic roadmap for CER, based on such themes as incorporating patient-reported outcomes into diabetes research, the comparative effectiveness of bariatric surgery and related therapies, and methodological recommendations for conducting future diabetes studies. Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=160434 http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=160434 Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://www.hpoe.org/fellowships/PSLF/index.shtml http://www.hpoe.org/fellowships/PSLF/index.shtml The Fellowship consists of four in-person learning sessions, periodic teleconferences, various self and organizational assessments and individual coaching. The year long program culminates with the completion of an Action Learning Project (ALP) demonstrating the Fellow's ability to apply the concepts learned. Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://www.ahrq.gov/fund/grantix.htm#PA http://www.ahrq.gov/fund/grantix.htm#PA This link showcases relevant AHRQ funding announcements, for example PA-09-071 and PAR-08-136. Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://www.a4hi.org/home/index.cfm?CFID=2553355&CFTOKEN=78722525&jsessionid=f0302b6accf1d096ad42119782051d56636b http://www.a4hi.org/home/index.cfm?CFID=2553355&CFTOKEN=78722525&jsessionid=f0302b6accf1d096ad42119782051d56636b The aim of this organization is to foster an interprofessional community that advances quality improvement in health care through scholarly and educational activities. Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://www.hhs.gov/acl/ http://www.hhs.gov/acl/ Created by DHHS on April 16, 2012, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) has the goal of increasing access to community supports and full participation, while focusing attention and resources on the unique needs of older Americans and people with disabilities. The ACL will include the efforts and achievements of the Administration on Aging, the Office on Disability and the Administration on Developmental Disabilities in a single agency, with enhanced policy and program support for both cross-cutting initiatives and efforts focused on the unique needs of individual groups such as children with developmental disabilities, adults with physical disabilities, or seniors, including seniors with Alzheimer's. Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://www.a4hi.org/symposium/SpringConference.cfm http://www.a4hi.org/symposium/SpringConference.cfm The Academy for Healthcare Improvement is sponsoring a two-day meeting in Arlington, VA on May 7- 8, 2012 on "Advancing the Methods for Quality Improvement Research." The meeting program includes experts on quality improvement research. Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/uploads/careact.pdf http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/uploads/careact.pdf This two-page brief provides information on seniors and the Affordable Health Care Act. Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://www.gao.gov/assets/590/588937.pdf http://www.gao.gov/assets/590/588937.pdf According to AHRQ officials, the agency plans to disseminate the results of Recovery Act-funded CER using a range of existing mechanisms. These mechanisms include written products, training programs, social media tools, and AHRQ's website. AHRQ is also developing additional strategies to disseminate CER results. AHRQ awarded four contracts using Recovery Act funds totaling approximately $42.3 million to promote innovative approaches for disseminating CER results. A variety of efforts are conducted under these contracts, including efforts to educate clinicians and develop regional dissemination offices. Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://ushik.ahrq.gov/index_apcd.jsp?system=apcd http://ushik.ahrq.gov/index_apcd.jsp?system=apcd APCDs are large-scale databases that systematically collect health care claims data from a variety of payer sources. These databases, typically created by a state mandate, generally include data derived from medical claims, pharmacy claims, eligibility files, provider (physician and facility) files, and dental claims from private and public payers. Payers include insurance carriers, third party administrators (TPAs), pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), dental benefit administrators, Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Medicare, Medicare Part D, Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB), and TRICARE. Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://www.alzheimers.gov/ http://www.alzheimers.gov/ This website provides easy-to-understand information about dementia and links to resources in various communities. Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/stateandcommunity/bp_user_guide/index.htm http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/stateandcommunity/bp_user_guide/index.htm CDC's Best Practices User Guide: Coalitions-State and Community Interventions focuses on the critical role coalitions play in a comprehensive tobacco control program. According to Best Practices, communities need to work toward transforming the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of users and nonusers by changing the way tobacco is promoted, sold, and used. Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://innovations.cms.gov/initiatives/Innovation-Awards/index.html http://innovations.cms.gov/initiatives/Innovation-Awards/index.html Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://www.research-practice.org/ http://www.research-practice.org/ CHEDIR's mission is to conduct research on the production and dissemination of applicable concepts and practical tools for the integration of health care research and practice. To serve as a collaborative learning laboratory and a resource to stimulate, support, and evaluate high-priority translational research. Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) https://www.ctsacentral.org/ https://www.ctsacentral.org/ The Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSAs) program creates a definable academic home for clinical and translational research. CTSA institutions work to transform the local, regional, and national environment to increase the efficiency and speed of clinical and translational research across the country. In 2011, the CTSA Consortium reached its expected size of 60 medical research institutions located throughout the nation; linking them together to energize the discipline of clinical and translational science. The CTSA Consortium is funded by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://www.qualityforum.org/AlignmentTool/ http://www.qualityforum.org/AlignmentTool/ NQF's Community Tool to Align Measurement (Alignment Tool), developed in collaboration with the 16 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation - Aligning Forces for Quality (AF4Q) community alliances, supports decisions to align measurement and public reporting. The Alignment Tool is a snapshot in time (as of February 2012) of the measures in use by the 16 AF4Q Alliances. Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://www.npcnow.org/App_Themes/Public/pdf/Issues/pub_cer/npc_cer_enviro_surveyslides2012_final.pdf http://www.npcnow.org/App_Themes/Public/pdf/Issues/pub_cer/npc_cer_enviro_surveyslides2012_final.pdf NPC conducted a baseline survey (2010-2011) on a series of issues that describe elements of the changing decision-making environment. In 2011-2012, they re-surveyed stakeholders to assess changes in perceptions. Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://www.phf.org/resourcestools/Pages/Competency_Assessments_For_Public_Health_Professionals.aspx http://www.phf.org/resourcestools/Pages/Competency_Assessments_For_Public_Health_Professionals.aspx Competency assessments to help public health professionals determine their level of knowledge and skill with respect to each of the competencies that comprise the Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals. Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://www.phf.org/resourcestools/Pages/Competency_Assessments_For_Public_Health_Professionals.aspx http://www.phf.org/resourcestools/Pages/Competency_Assessments_For_Public_Health_Professionals.aspx The Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals (Core Competencies) represent a set of skills desirable for the broad practice of public health that professionals may want to possess as they work to protect and improve the nation's health. The Core Competencies offer a starting point for public health professionals in identifying professional development needs and developing a training plan. Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=162033 http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=162033 Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://nnlm.gov/scr/about/OptYr1_Program_Narrative.pdf http://nnlm.gov/scr/about/OptYr1_Program_Narrative.pdf This link provides access to a database containing location and descriptive information about a wide variety of information resources including organizations, research resources, projects, and databases concerned with health and biomedicine. Each record may contain information on the publications, holdings, and services provided. Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://www.chip.uconn.edu/chipweb/documents/DI/D&I%20Measurement%20Compendium.pdf http://www.chip.uconn.edu/chipweb/documents/DI/D&I%20Measurement%20Compendium.pdf This white paper provides researchers with a synthesis of validated measurement tools designed to assess D&I-related constructs. Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://www.research-practice.org/datasources.aspx http://www.research-practice.org/datasources.aspx This website provides access to related data sources and tools, compiled by CHEDIR. Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://www.research-practice.org/glossary.aspx http://www.research-practice.org/glossary.aspx This is a glossary of dissemination and implementation science terms. Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://uknowledge.uky.edu/frontiersinphssr/ http://uknowledge.uky.edu/frontiersinphssr/ The journal features peer-reviewed articles related to the organization, financing, and delivery of public health services; the structure, operation, and management of public health delivery systems; the application of quality improvement methods in public health settings; and/or the impact of these endeavors on population health. Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://uknowledge.uky.edu/frontiersinphssr/ http://uknowledge.uky.edu/frontiersinphssr/ As noted on its website, this online journal features peer-reviewed articles that offer brief descriptions of preliminary findings from an ongoing or recently completed empirical study or quality improvement project that answers a question of importance regarding the organization, financing, and delivery of public health services; the structure, operation, and management of public health delivery systems; the application of quality improvement methods in public health settings; and/or the impact of these endeavors on population health. Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=171233 http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=171233 Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=TRvLP6lJQBMvl2CTbLsMzj4QY1Z8CgZ7SfyhBTXCdhGgnJgM2h8j!64499778?mode=VIEWREVISIONS&revNum=0 http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=TRvLP6lJQBMvl2CTbLsMzj4QY1Z8CgZ7SfyhBTXCdhGgnJgM2h8j!64499778?mode=VIEWREVISIONS&revNum=0 Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://wwwcf.nlm.nih.gov/hsrr_search/index.cfm http://wwwcf.nlm.nih.gov/hsrr_search/index.cfm HSRR is a searchable database of information about research datasets, instruments/indices and software. Users may examine and compare characteristics of some of the resources employed in Health Services Research, the Behavioral and Social Sciences and Public Health. The database includes brief descriptions of research resources and links to PubMed. It also includes URLs of providers for additional information or access to the resources. HSRR is not a repository of the actual resources. Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://www.commonwealthfund.org/Fellowships/Harkness-Fellowships.aspx?omnicid=20 http://www.commonwealthfund.org/Fellowships/Harkness-Fellowships.aspx?omnicid=20 The Commonwealth Fund's Harkness Fellowships in Health Care Policy and Practice provide a unique opportunity for mid-career health services researchers and practitioners from Australia, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom to spend up to 12 months in the United States, conducting original research and working with leading U.S. health policy experts. Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) https://healthmeasures.aspe.hhs.gov/ https://healthmeasures.aspe.hhs.gov/ This web tool enables the viewing of data on a given topical area from multiple sources, comparing trends across measures and national trends with those at the state and regional level. For example, an individual could use the Measurement Project to monitor the percentage of people who have a specific source of ongoing medical care or track avoidable hospitalizations for adults and children by region or ethnic group. Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://www.hwic.org/states/ http://www.hwic.org/states/ This website provides access to resources (data, statistics, surveys), funding, events, and guides for each state in the United States. Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://www.commonwealthfund.org/Publications/Issue-Briefs/2012/Mar/State-Action.aspx http://www.commonwealthfund.org/Publications/Issue-Briefs/2012/Mar/State-Action.aspx This issue brief examines new state action on a subset of these "early market reforms." The analysis finds that 49 states and the District of Columbia have passed new legislation, issued a new regulation, issued new subregulatory guidance, or are actively reviewing insurer policy forms for compliance with these protections. These findings suggest that states have required or encouraged compliance with the early market reforms, and that efforts to understand how states are responding cannot focus on legislative action alone. Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=registration.jsp&eventid=444740&sessionid=1&key=2B1FF58EDDC8707BD82647EBB16AF28F&sourcepage=register https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=registration.jsp&eventid=444740&sessionid=1&key=2B1FF58EDDC8707BD82647EBB16AF28F&sourcepage=register Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://www.hpoe.org/HPOE_Live_Webinars/audioconferences.shtml http://www.hpoe.org/HPOE_Live_Webinars/audioconferences.shtml Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d11396.pdf http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d11396.pdf This March 2011 report report concludes that key indicator systems are used for multiple purposes and cites "increasing transparency and public awareness; fostering civic engagement and collaboration; and monitoring progress, aiding decision making, and promoting accountability" among the uses of the systems studied. For example, the study found that many systems, particularly ones that have a local focus, incorporate public input in identifying goals and priorities, which in turn influence indicator selection. Systems may facilitate conversations among diverse members of a community about ways to address problems, and may identify problems that were previously unrecognized. Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=98873 http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=98873 Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=166195 http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=166195 Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=166197 http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=166197 Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=166194 http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=166194 Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://store.samhsa.gov/product/Mental-Health-United-States-2010/SMA12-4681?WT.ac=EB_20120425_SMA12-4681 http://store.samhsa.gov/product/Mental-Health-United-States-2010/SMA12-4681?WT.ac=EB_20120425_SMA12-4681 This document reports on the nation's mental health system across three themes: people; treatment facility characteristics; and payers and payment mechanisms. Includes state-level data, needs of children and military personnel, and services in non-traditional settings. Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=168094 http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=168094 Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=166673 http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=166673 Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://ncats.nih.gov/ http://ncats.nih.gov/ Working in partnership with the public and private sectors, this NIH Center will develop innovative ways to reduce, remove or bypass bottlenecks in the research translational pipeline. The mission of the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences is to catalyze the generation of innovative methods and technologies that will enhance the development, testing, and implementation of diagnostics and therapeutics across a wide range of human diseases and conditions. Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=160474 http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=160474 Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://www.researchtoolkit.org/ http://www.researchtoolkit.org/ This is a standard research toolkit and website to support practice based researchers. The PRIMER project was funded through an administrative supplement to the University of Washington's Institute for Translational Health Sciences Clinical and Translational Sciences Award (CTSA) UL1 RR025014 from the NIH National Center for Research Resources. Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=46970 http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=46970 Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=166854 http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=166854 Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/245143.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/245143.php Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://www.publichealthsystems.org/pbrn http://www.publichealthsystems.org/pbrn The Public Health Practice - Based Research Networks (PBRN) Program is a national program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation that supports the development of research networks for studying the comparative effectiveness, efficiency and equity of public health strategies in real-world practice settings. A PBRN brings public health agencies together with academic research partners to identify pressing research questions of interest, design rigorous and relevant studies, execute research effectively, and translate findings rapidly into practice. The National Coordinating Center for the Public Health PBRN Program, based at the University of Kentucky College of Public Health, provides resources and technical assistance to the networks for developing and operating research projects. The Coordinating Center also organizes cross cutting and multi - network research studies designed to evaluate and compare public health strategies implemented across diverse practice settings. Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=13381 http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=13381 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Health Resources and Services Administration asked the IOM to examine the integration of primary care and public health. The interactions between the two sectors are so varied that it is not possible to prescribe a specific model or template for how integration should look. Instead, the IOM identifies a set of core principles derived from successful integration efforts - including a common goal of improving population health, as well as involving the community in defining and addressing its needs. Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/communityengagement/pdf/PCE_Report_508_FINAL.pdf http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/communityengagement/pdf/PCE_Report_508_FINAL.pdf This second edition of Principles adheres to the same key principles laid out in the original, 1997 booklet. It distills critical messages from the growing body of information and commentary on this topic. At the same time, it provides more detailed practical information about the application of the principles, and it responds to changes in our larger social context, including the increasing use of "virtual communities" and the growing interest in community-engaged health research. Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://www.longtermscorecard.org/?omnicid=20 http://www.longtermscorecard.org/?omnicid=20 From this website, one can interact with data from Raising Expectations: A State Scorecard on Long-Term Services and Supports for Older Adults, People with Physical Disabilities, and Family Caregivers. A map is available to view state-specific rankings and results compared to benchmarks. A tool is available to select performance indicators and states for comparison, and then generate customized, downloadable tables and bar charts. Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://cancercontrol.cancer.gov/is/reaim/ http://cancercontrol.cancer.gov/is/reaim/ This site provides an explanation of and resources for those wanting to apply the RE-AIM framework. The RE-AIM framework is designed to enhance the quality, speed, and public health impact of efforts to translate research into practice. Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=162454 http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=162454 Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=159954 http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=159954 Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://www.nrepp.samhsa.gov/Step7.aspx http://www.nrepp.samhsa.gov/Step7.aspx NREPP is a searchable online registry of more than 220 interventions supporting mental health promotion, substance abuse prevention, and mental health and substance abuse treatment. Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://www.healthcare.gov/videos/2010/06/seniors.html http://www.healthcare.gov/videos/2010/06/seniors.html This links provides access to video information on seniors and the Affordable Health Care Act. Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=162133 http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=162133 Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://newsblog.mayoclinic.org/2012/05/21/standard-heart-disease-risk-tools-underrate-danger-in-rheumatoid-arthritis/ http://newsblog.mayoclinic.org/2012/05/21/standard-heart-disease-risk-tools-underrate-danger-in-rheumatoid-arthritis/ Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://www.commonwealthfund.org/Blog/2011/Jun/State-Health-Insurance-Exchange-Legislation.aspx http://www.commonwealthfund.org/Blog/2011/Jun/State-Health-Insurance-Exchange-Legislation.aspx The Affordable Care Act requires each state to establish by 2014 a health insurance exchange where individuals and small businesses can purchase affordable health insurance plans. This document provides a progress report. Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/news/go.cfm?A=eNews0312&X=11614&U=www.hsrd.research.va.gov/news/ECoE_Statisitics_Course.pdf http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/news/go.cfm?A=eNews0312&X=11614&U=www.hsrd.research.va.gov/news/ECoE_Statisitics_Course.pdf This is an eight-week course sponsored by the Epilepsy Centers of Excellence (ECoE) and Employee Education System (EES). Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/ http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/ Systematic Reviews encompasses all aspects of the design, conduct and reporting of systematic reviews. The journal aims to publish high quality systematic review products including systematic review protocols, systematic reviews related to a very broad definition of health, rapid reviews, updates of already completed systematic reviews, and methods research related to the science of systematic reviews, such as decision modeling. The journal also aims to ensure that the results of all well-conducted systematic reviews are published, regardless of their outcome. Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/interactive/news/text-message-prompts-could-improve-treatment-adherence-id801351041-t116.html http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/interactive/news/text-message-prompts-could-improve-treatment-adherence-id801351041-t116.html Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:20 EST nlmhsrcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (HSRINFO) http://www.springer.com/medicine/journal/13142 http://www.springer.com/medicine/journal/13142 TBM is an international peer-reviewed journal that offers continuous, online-first publication. TBM's mission is to engage, inform, and catalyze dialogue between the research, practice, and policy communities about behavioral medicine. We aim to bring actionable science to practitioners and to prompt debate on policy issues that surround implementing the evidence. TBM's vision is to lead the translation of behavioral science findings to improve patient and population outcomes. 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