Request for Information (RFI) for Consumer Health Initiative To Develop Collaborations That Produce Evidence-Based Informatics Resources and Products1, 64731 [2010-26360]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 202 / Wednesday, October 20, 2010 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES emcdonald on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with NOTICES Request for Information (RFI) for Consumer Health Initiative To Develop Collaborations That Produce EvidenceBased Informatics Resources and Products1 The National Cancer Institute, Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, Behavioral Research Program requests information to expand the 2009 Consumer Health Summit post-conference activities. Information of interest includes: Current journal articles, funding opportunities, and product development plans, which will be shared publicly on https:// www.InformaticsforConsumer Health.org. Contributions should be targeted toward informatics that support behavior change as outlined in the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology’s (ONC) Meaningful Use Matrix (https:// healthit.hhs.gov) with the end-goal of dissemination into public, clinical and/ or home settings. Content areas may include, but are not limited to, care coordination, eHealth tools and strategies, early prevention and detection, electronic health records, clinical decision support, health care disparities, and telehealth/telemedicine. The purpose of this request is to solicit ongoing information from commercial Information Technology (IT), government, health care, education, research, and advocacy organizations on the state of informatics for consumer health. The overarching goal is to promote transparency, stimulate original development and partnerships, and minimize overlap in projects in the consumer health arena. DATES: Comments should be submitted by February 1, 2011. ADDRESSES: Individuals, groups and organizations interested in contributing may submit information through an electronic document online https:// informaticsforconsumerhealth.org/ index.php?q=collaborate, or via e-mail contact@InformaticsforConsumer Health.org. Information will be made publicly available; trade secrets should not be submitted. A response to this RFI will not be viewed as a binding commitment to develop or pursue the ideas discussed. NCI will not pay for information provided under this RFI. This RFI is not accepting applications for financial assistance or financial incentives. NCI has no obligation to respond to those who submit comments or questions, and/or give any feedback on any decision made based on the comments received. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Connie Dresser, RDPH, LN, Program Director, Health Communication and Informatics Research Branch, Behavioral Research Program, Division of Cancer Control & Population Sciences, National Cancer Institute, 6130 Executive Blvd, EPN–Rm. 4072, Bethesda, MD 20892; cd34b@nih.gov. Background: In a report released in 2009, the National Research Council warned that efforts to invest in health IT would be fruitless unless they were aimed at providing better cognitive support for physicians, patients and their caregivers. As part of an interagency effort to increase the quality and utilization of evidence-based consumer products for integration into health information exchange (HIE) networks, the November 2009 Informatics for Consumer Health Summit on Communication, Collaboration, & Quality was convened. This federally sponsored summit aimed to: (1) Convene leaders across industry to open a dialogue for improving health care quality through enhanced behavioral support for consumers across the health care spectrum, (2) develop products, including a journal supplement and alert service, and (3) foster collaborations to integrate evidencebased commercial and non-commercial products. Following the summit, an online hub of consumer health-related resources (https://www.InformaticsforConsumer Health.org) was created to assist public and private collaborators in the development and dissemination of evidence-based, user-centered products that will aid providers in clinical settings and promote positive health behaviors among consumers. The site includes evidence-based journal articles, Web articles, expert guest blog posts, and funding opportunities. Dated: October 12, 2010. Connie Dresser, Program Director, Health Communication and Informatics Research Branch, Behavioral Research Program, DCCPS, National Cancer Institute. [FR Doc. 2010–26360 Filed 10–19–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–P 1 Products include interventions, services, technology tools, and systems. VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:17 Oct 19, 2010 Jkt 223001 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 64731 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Health Resources and Services Administration Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection: Comment Request In compliance with the requirement for opportunity for public comment on proposed data collection projects (section 3506(c)(2)(A) of Title 44, United States Code, as amended by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Pub. L. 104–13), the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) publishes periodic summaries of proposed projects being developed for submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. To request more information on the proposed project or to obtain a copy of the data collection plans and draft instruments, e-mail: paperwork@hrsa.gov or call the HRSA Reports Clearance Officer at (301) 443– 1129. Comments are invited on: (a) The proposed collection of information for the proper performance of the functions of the agency; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Proposed Project: The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Scholarship Program Application (OMB No. 0915– 0146)—Revision The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Scholarship Program provides the NHSC with the health professionals it requires to carry out its mission of providing primary health care to populations residing in areas of greatest need. Under this program, health professions students are awarded scholarships in return for service in a federally designated Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA). Students are supported who are well qualified to participate in the NHSC Scholarship Program and who want to assist the NHSC in its mission, both during and after their period of obligated service. The NHSC Scholarship Program forms are used to collect relevant information necessary to make determinations of award. Scholars are selected for these competitive awards based on the E:\FR\FM\20OCN1.SGM 20OCN1

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Request for Information (RFI) for Consumer Health Initiative To 
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    The National Cancer Institute, Division of Cancer Control and 
Population Sciences, Behavioral Research Program requests information 
to expand the 2009 Consumer Health Summit post-conference activities. 
Information of interest includes: Current journal articles, funding 
opportunities, and product development plans, which will be shared 
publicly on https://www.InformaticsforConsumerHealth.org.
    Contributions should be targeted toward informatics that support 
behavior change as outlined in the Office of the National Coordinator 
for Health Information Technology's (ONC) Meaningful Use Matrix (https://healthit.hhs.gov) with the end-goal of dissemination into public, 
clinical and/or home settings. Content areas may include, but are not 
limited to, care coordination, eHealth tools and strategies, early 
prevention and detection, electronic health records, clinical decision 
support, health care disparities, and telehealth/telemedicine.
    The purpose of this request is to solicit ongoing information from 
commercial Information Technology (IT), government, health care, 
education, research, and advocacy organizations on the state of 
informatics for consumer health. The overarching goal is to promote 
transparency, stimulate original development and partnerships, and 
minimize overlap in projects in the consumer health arena.

DATES: Comments should be submitted by February 1, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Individuals, groups and organizations interested in 
contributing may submit information through an electronic document 
online https://informaticsforconsumerhealth.org/index.php?q=collaborate, 
or via e-mail contact@InformaticsforConsumerHealth.org. Information 
will be made publicly available; trade secrets should not be submitted. 
A response to this RFI will not be viewed as a binding commitment to 
develop or pursue the ideas discussed. NCI will not pay for information 
provided under this RFI. This RFI is not accepting applications for 
financial assistance or financial incentives. NCI has no obligation to 
respond to those who submit comments or questions, and/or give any 
feedback on any decision made based on the comments received.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Connie Dresser, RDPH, LN, Program 
Director, Health Communication and Informatics Research Branch, 
Behavioral Research Program, Division of Cancer Control & Population 
Sciences, National Cancer Institute, 6130 Executive Blvd, EPN-Rm. 4072, 
Bethesda, MD 20892; cd34b@nih.gov.
    Background: In a report released in 2009, the National Research 
Council warned that efforts to invest in health IT would be fruitless 
unless they were aimed at providing better cognitive support for 
physicians, patients and their caregivers. As part of an inter-agency 
effort to increase the quality and utilization of evidence-based 
consumer products for integration into health information exchange 
(HIE) networks, the November 2009 Informatics for Consumer Health 
Summit on Communication, Collaboration, & Quality was convened. This 
federally sponsored summit aimed to: (1) Convene leaders across 
industry to open a dialogue for improving health care quality through 
enhanced behavioral support for consumers across the health care 
spectrum, (2) develop products, including a journal supplement and 
alert service, and (3) foster collaborations to integrate evidence-
based commercial and non-commercial products.
    Following the summit, an online hub of consumer health-related 
resources (https://www.InformaticsforConsumerHealth.org) was created to 
assist public and private collaborators in the development and 
dissemination of evidence-based, user-centered products that will aid 
providers in clinical settings and promote positive health behaviors 
among consumers. The site includes evidence-based journal articles, Web 
articles, expert guest blog posts, and funding opportunities.

    Dated: October 12, 2010.
Connie Dresser,
Program Director, Health Communication and Informatics Research Branch, 
Behavioral Research Program, DCCPS, National Cancer Institute.
[FR Doc. 2010-26360 Filed 10-19-10; 8:45 am]
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