In keeping with a Health and Equity-In-All-Policies approach, the HELEN Monitor will highlight bills that impact health equity, either directly or indirectly. Below are legislative and regulatory updates from the last week.
House - Education and the Workforce, Oversight and Government Reform, House Administration, Science, Space, and Technology, Veterans' Affairs, Judiciary
Latest Action:
04/21/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
BILL
H.R. 1908 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
To require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to discount FHA single-family mortgage insurance premium payments for first-time homebuyers who complete a financial literacy housing counseling program.
BILL
H.R. 1966 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
To authorize the President to reestablish the Civilian Conservation Corps as a means of providing gainful employment to unemployed and underemployed citizens of the United States through the performance of useful public work, and for other purposes.
04/22/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
More information here: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/1966 BILL
S. 996 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
A bill to facilitate nationwide availability of volunteer income tax assistance for low-income and underserved populations, and for other purposes.
04/13/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Medicare and Medicaid
BILL
H.R. 2050 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage.
BILL
H.R. 2066 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)To promote and expand the application of telehealth under Medicare and other Federal health care programs, and for other purposes.
BILL
S. 1066 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage, as supplies associated with the injection of insulin, of containment, removal, decontamination and disposal of home-generated needles, syringes, and other sharps through a sharps container, decontamination/destruction device, or sharps-by-mail program or similar program under part D of the Medicare program.
Senate - Finance | House - Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce
Latest Action:
04/22/2015 Referred to House Energy and Commerce
More information here: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-bill/971 BILL
H.R. 1919 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare beneficiary access to eye tracking accessories for speech generating devices and to remove the rental cap for durable medical equipment under the Medicare Program with respect to speech generating devices.
BILL
S. 1099 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
A bill to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to provide States with flexibility in determining the size of employers in the small group market.
04/27/2015 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
More information here: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-bill/1099 BILL
H.R. 1886 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
To amend section 1341 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to repeal the funding mechanism for the transitional reinsurance program in the individual market, and for other purposes.
BILL
S. 1083 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require drug manufacturers to provide drug rebates for drugs dispensed to low-income individuals under the Medicare prescription drug benefit program.
04/23/2015 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
More information here: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-bill/1083 BILL
H.R. 2005 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require drug manufacturers to provide drug rebates for drugs dispensed to low-income individuals under the Medicare prescription drug benefit program.
More information here: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/2005 BILL
S. 1013 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage and payment for complex rehabilitation technology items under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.
BILL
H.R. 2035 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
To amend titles XI and XVIII of the Social Security Act and title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to improve coverage for colorectal screening tests under Medicare and private health insurance coverage, and for other purposes.
BILL
S. 1079 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
A bill to amend titles XI and XVIII of the Social Security Act and title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to improve coverage for colorectal screening tests under Medicare and private health insurance coverage, and for other purposes.
04/23/2015 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2403-2405)
More information here: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-bill/1079 BILL
H.R. 1934 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a national Oncology Medical Home Demonstration Project under the Medicare program for the purpose of changing the Medicare payment for cancer care in order to enhance the quality of care and to improve cost efficiency, and for other purposes.
More information here: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/1934 BILL
S. 1020 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure the continued access of Medicare beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services, and for other purposes.
BILL
S. 1065 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
A bill to amend title IV of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide grants for the development of asthma management plans and the purchase of asthma inhalers and spacers for emergency use, as necessary.
BILL H.R. 1991 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
To extend the authority of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, and for other purposes.
More information here: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/1991 BILL
S. 1078 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to carry out programs and activities that connect people in the United States, especially children, youth, and families, with the outdoors.
H.R. 2017 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants and similar retail food establishments, and to amend the authority to bring proceedings under section 403A.
BILL
H.R. 2013 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
To strengthen and extend the authorization of appropriations for the Carol M. White Physical Education Program and for other purposes.
04/23/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
More information here: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/2013 BILL
S. 1075 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
A bill to strengthen and extend the authorization of appropriations for the Carol M. White Physical Education Program and for other purposes.
BILL
H.R. 1848 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit employment of children in tobacco-related agriculture by deeming such employment as oppressive child labor.
BILL
H.R. 1988 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
To provide for the waiver of the Medicaid IMD limitation in order to permit Medicaid coverage for substance use disorder treatment services furnished to certain individuals in a community-based institution for mental diseases.
04/22/2015 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
More information here: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/471 BILL
H.R. 1854 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
To increase public safety by facilitating collaboration among the criminal justice, juvenile justice, veterans treatment services, mental health treatment, and substance abuse systems.
BILL
H.R. 2057 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
To direct the Secretary of Education to award grants to State educational agencies to develop comprehensive plans to strengthen elementary and secondary computer science education, and for other purposes.
House - Education and the Workforce, Science, Space, and Technology
Latest Action:
04/28/2015 Referred to House Science, Space, and Technology
More information here: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/2057 BILL
H.R. 2056 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) To establish a grant program to promote the development of career education programs in computer science in secondary and post secondary education.
04/28/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
More information here: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/2056 BILL
H.R. 2065 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to allow the Secretary of Education to award Early College Federal Pell Grants.
04/28/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
More information here: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/2065 BILL
H.R. 2022 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to create a demonstration project to fund additional secondary school counselors in troubled title I schools to reduce the dropout rate.
04/22/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
More information here: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/1958 BILL
H.R. 1928 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the coverage of qualified tuition programs and increase the limitation on contributions to Coverdell education savings accounts.
04/22/2015 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
More information here: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-bill/1062 BILL
S. 1050 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 by establishing a program to support the modernization, renovation, or repair of career and technical education facilities, and for other purposes.
BILL
H.R. 1924 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
To provide for the establishment of a program by the National Science Foundation to support undergraduate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education at Hispanic-serving institutions.
04/21/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
More information here: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/1924 BILL
S. 1051 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
A bill to include county and municipal correctional facilities among medical facilities that qualify for designation as health professional shortage areas for purposes of the National Health Service Corps.
04/21/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
More information here: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/1905 BILL
H.R. 1920 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
To require the Secretary of State to provide relevant Foreign Service officers with training related to medical graduates in the countries in which such officers are serving, and for other purposes.
04/21/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
More information here: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/1920 BILL
H.R. 1904 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award grants to establish, or expand upon, master's degree or doctoral degree programs in orthotics and prosthetics, and for other purposes.
04/13/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
More information here: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/1761 BILL
H.R. 1898 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
To provide for investment in innovation through research and development and STEM education, to improve the competitiveness of the United States, and for other purposes.
House - Education and the Workforce, Science, Space, and Technology
Latest Action:
04/21/2015 Referred to House Education and the Workforce
More information here: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/1898 BILL
H.R. 1859 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the participation of pediatric sub-specialists in the National Health Service Corps program, and for other purposes.
BILL
S. 1101 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the regulation of patient records and certain decision support software.
BILL
H.R. 1974 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
To expand access to health care services, including sexual, reproductive, and maternal health services, for immigrant women, men, and families by removing legal barriers to health insurance coverage, and for other purposes.
More information here: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/1959 BILL
H.R. 1921 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
To facilitate the expedited review of applications of aliens applying for admission to the United States under section 101(a)(15)(J) of the Immigration and Nationality Act who are coming to the
BILL
H.R. 2054 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for increased access to Department of Veterans Affairs medical care for women veterans.
Became Law 04/23/2015 By Senator Isakson from Committee on Veterans' Affairs filed written report. Report No. 114-34.
More information here: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/203 BILL
S. 1085 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
A bill to expand eligibility for the program of comprehensive assistance for family caregivers of the Department of Veterans Affairs, to expand benefits available to participants under such program, to enhance special compensation for members of the uniformed services who require assistance in everyday life, and for other purposes.
04/23/2015 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
More information here: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-bill/1085 BILL
H.R. 2029 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes.
04/23/2015 Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
More information here: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-bill/957 BILL
H.R. 1969 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
To expand eligibility for the program of comprehensive assistance for family caregivers of the Department of Veterans Affairs, to expand benefits available to participants under such program, to enhance special compensation for members of the uniformed services who require assistance in everyday life, and for other purposes.
House - Oversight and Government Reform, Ways and Means, Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs, Energy and Commerce
Latest Action:
04/22/2015 Referred to House Ways and Means
More information here: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/1969 BILL
H.R. 1948 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide child care assistance to veterans receiving certain medical services provided by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.
04/22/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
More information here: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/1948 BILL H.R. 1909 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to use existing authorities to furnish health care at non-Department of Veterans Affairs facilities to veterans who live more than 40 miles driving distance from the closest medical facility of the Department that furnishes the care sought by the veteran.
BILL H.R. 1899 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend to all veterans with a serious service-connected injury eligibility to participate in the family caregiver services program.
04/14/2015 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 41.
More information here: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-bill/907 BILL H.R. 1755 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
To amend title 36, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the congressional charter of the Disabled American Veterans.
04/13/2015 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
More information here: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/1755 BILL H.R. 1863 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
To amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 to expand the Veterans Choice Program to veterans who would otherwise receive medical care from a deficient medical facility of the Department of Veteran Affairs.
04/16/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
More information here: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/1863 BILL H.R. 1862 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct outreach to veterans regarding the effect of delayed payments of claims for emergency medical care furnished by non-Department of Veterans Affairs medical providers by the Chief Business Office and to direct the Secretary to submit to Congress an annual report regarding such delayed payments.
04/16/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
More information here: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/1862 BILL H.R.1860 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to publish information on the provision of health care by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
04/16/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
More information here: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/1860 BILL H.R. 1854 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
To increase public safety by facilitating collaboration among the criminal justice, juvenile justice, veterans treatment services, mental health treatment, and substance abuse systems.
04/16/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
More information here: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/1845
BILL H.R. 1843 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program to improve access to supportive services and community coordination for families of disabled veterans.
04/16/2015 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
More information here: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/1313 BILL H.R. 1187 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
To amend title 38, United States Code, to adjust certain limits on the guaranteed amount of a home loan under the home loan program of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
RESOLUTION
H.Con.Res. 35 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
Recognizing the significance of Equal Pay Day to illustrate the disparity between wages paid to men and women.
Health Insurance Marketplace, Medicare, Medicaid, and Children's Health Insurance Programs; Additional Request for Nominations for the Advisory Panel on Outreach and Education (APOE)
A Notice by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on 04/27/2015
I. Background The Advisory Panel on Medicare Education (the predecessor to the APOE) was created in 1999 to advise and make recommendations to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on the effective implementation of national Medicare education programs, including with respect to the Medicare + Choice (M + C) program added by the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 (Pub. L. 105-33).
The members and the Chair shall be selected from authorities knowledgeable in one or more of the following fields:
Senior citizen advocacy
Outreach to minority and underserved communities
Health communications
Disease-related advocacy
Disability policy and access
Health economics research
Behavioral health
Health insurers and plans
Health information technology (IT)
Social media
Direct patient care
Matters of labor and retirement
DATES:Nominations will be considered if we receive them at the appropriate address, provided in the “ADDRESSES” section of this notice, no later than 5 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time (e.d.t.) on May 18, 2015.
ADDRESSES:Mail or deliver nominations to the following address: Abigail Huffman, Designated Federal Official, Office of Communications, CMS, 7500 Security Boulevard, Mail Stop S1-05-06, Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 or email nominations to Abigail.Huffman1@cms.hhs.gov.
Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Application by the American Association of Diabetes Educators for Continued Deeming Authority for Diabetes Self-Management Training
Announcement of Funding Awards; Fair Housing Initiatives Program Fiscal Year 2014
A Notice by the Housing and Urban Development Department on 04/24/2015
SUMMARY In accordance with section 102(a)(4)(C) of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Reform Act of 1989, this announcement notifies the public of funding decisions made by the Department under the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2014. This announcement contains the names and addresses of those award recipients selected for funding based on the rating and ranking of all applications and the amount of the awards.
Proposed Collection; 60-Day Comment Request: National Children's Study (NCS) Data Archive and Repository (NICHD)
A Notice by the National Institutes of Health on 04/22/2015
Comment Due Date: Comments regarding this information collection are best assured of having their full effect if received within 60 days of the date of this publication.
Proposed Collection: National Children's Study (NCS) Data Archive and Repository, 0925-NEW, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Need and Use of Information Collection: The primary use of this data archive and repository is to facilitate, document, track, monitor, and evaluate the access of NCS Vanguard Study data previously collected. There are two planned levels of data access associated with NCS Vanguard Study data: (1) Through a de-identified dataset containing key variables. Access requirements for the de-identified dataset would be modest, requiring that the investigators, promise not to attempt to re-identify participants, agree to cite the NCS as the source of the data, and submit a copy of any paper submitted or published using the data; (2) through a secure, virtual data enclave wherein users could access and analyze data, provided that they describe their research plan, submit IRB approval documentation, complete a Data User Agreement (DUA) DUA, and agree to submit a copy of any paper submitted or published using the data.
Proposed Collection; 60-Day Comment Request; Prostate, Lung, Colorectal and Ovarian Cancer Screening Trial (PLCO) (NCI)
A Notice by the National Institutes of Health on 04/21/2015
Comment Due Date: Comments regarding this information collection are best assured of having their full effect if received within 60 days of the date of this publication.
Proposed Collection: Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, and Ovarian Cancer Screening Trial (PLCO), 0925-0407, Extension, National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Need and Use of Information Collection: This is a request for a revision of the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal and Ovarian Cancer Screening Trial (PLCO). This trial was designed to determine if cancer screening for prostate, lung, colorectal, and ovarian cancer can reduce mortality from these cancers which caused an estimated 253,320 deaths in the U.S. in 2014. The design is a two-armed randomized trial of men and women aged 55 to 74 at entry. OMB first approved this study in 1993 and has approved it every 3 years since then. Recruitment was completed in 2001, baseline cancer screening was completed in 2006, and data collection continues on the current cohort of 77,281 participants who are actively being followed. The additional follow-up will provide data that will clarify further the long-term effects of the screening on cancer incidence and mortality for the four targeted cancers.
SUMMARY This proposed rule would change the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program EHR reporting period in 2015 to a 90-day period aligned with the calendar year, and also would align the EHR reporting period in 2016 with the calendar year. In addition, this proposed rule would modify the patient action measures in the Stage 2 objectives related to patient engagement. Finally, it would streamline the program by removing reporting requirements on measures which have become redundant, duplicative, or topped out through advancements in EHR function and provider performance for Stage 1 and Stage 2 of the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs.
What GAO Found
GAO has reported for several years on how systemic management challenges within the Department of the Interior's Office of the Assistant Secretary–Indian Affairs (Indian Affairs) continue to hamper efforts to improve Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) schools. Over the past 10 years, Indian Affairs has undergone several organizational realignments, resulting in multiple offices across different units being responsible for BIE schools' education and administrative functions. Indian Affairs' fragmented organization has been compounded by frequent turnover in its leadership over a 13-year period and its lack of a strategic plan for BIE…
What GAO Found
The extent to which persons with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) need housing assistance is not known, in part because the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) estimate of the housing needs of persons with HIV, including those with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), is not reliable. HUD does not require Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) grantees to use a consistent methodology to calculate unmet need. The agency has taken steps towards developing a standard methodology, but it has not established time frames for finalizing these efforts. GAO's work on assessing data reliability indicates that data should be consistent….
What GAO Found
TRICARE's revised reimbursement rules for Sole Community Hospitals (SCHs), which provide health care in rural areas or where similar hospitals do not exist under certain criteria, approximate those for Medicare's. Specifically, both programs reimburse SCHs using the greater of either a cost-based amount or the allowed amount under a diagnostic-related-group-based payment system, although each program takes a different approach in implementing these methods. Each program also provides for reimbursement adjustments under specific circumstances…
HHS Innovation Ventures Fund Program Announces 2015 Projects
Acting Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Mary Wakefield, Ph.D., R.N., announced today the selection of three projects spearheaded by entrepreneurial teams across the agency. The chosen projects are part of the latest round of funding provided through the HHS Secretary’s Ventures program, a component of the department’s innovation initiative led by the HHS IDEA Lab. The announcement was made during the HHS IDEA Lab’s Shark Tank and Demo Day that showcased the results of innovation projects.
The HHS IDEA Lab advances the department’s innovation agenda by empowering ideas and collaboration that will lead to impactful solutions.
HHS announces $1 million in new grant programs to help improve sharing of health information
Projects to help long-term and behavioral health care providers
National Coordinator for Health Information Technology Karen B. DeSalvo, M.D., M.P.H., M.Sc., announced today the availability of $1 million in grant funds to support community projects for the Community Interoperability Health Information Exchange (HIE) Program. The funding will help support and enable the flow of health information at the community level, leading to better care and better health.
The deadline for the submission of applications is 11:59 p.m. EDT on June 15, 2015. The deadline to submit intent to apply notices is May 15, but intent to apply notices are not mandatory. The submission application is available at http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=275875.
Planning Cooperative Agreement Applications: Tribal Self-Governance Program
The Indian Health Service (IHS) Office of Tribal Self-Governance (OTSG) is accepting limited competition Planning Cooperative Agreement applications for the Tribal Self-Governance Program (TSGP). This program is authorized under Title V of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA), 25 U.S.C. 458aaa-2(e). This program is described in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA), available at https://www.cfda.gov/, under 93.444.
Key Dates Application Deadline Date: June 3, 2015.
Review Date: June 10, 2015.
Earliest Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2015.
Signed Tribal Resolutions Due Date: June 10, 2015.
Estimated Funds Available:
The total amount of funding identified for the current fiscal year (FY) 2015 is approximately $600,000. Individual award amounts are anticipated to be $120,000.
A new request for applications, for CDC National Centers of Excellence in Youth Violence Prevention (YVPC): Building the Evidence for Community- and Policy-Level Prevention (use RFA-CE-15-002 to search). (deadline, May 4th)
The CDC's Injury Center has committed up to $55.6 million over a four year project period (maximum $1 million per award) for a new new funding opportunity, Prescription Drug Overdose Prevention for States (enter RFA-CE15-1501 in the funding opportunity number line). (deadline, May 8th)
The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) is currently accepting online nominations for the 2016 NFID awards, "which honor outstanding achievements in the field of infectious diseases. Help recognize those who have made lasting contributions to public health." For more information and an online nomination form. (deadline, June 30th)
The CDC has released a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for the Paul Coverdell National Acute Stroke Prevention program. "CDC plans to award $24 million over five years to develop comprehensive stroke systems of care, which will improve the quality of care for stroke patients, reduce death and disability caused by stroke, strengthen partnerships between Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and hospital emergency departments (EDs), improve the transition from hospital to home, and address health disparities." Each award will average $790,000 for a 12-month period. For more information, go to www.grants.gov and enter CDC-RFA-DP15-1514 as the funding opportunity number. Deadline for applications is April 27th
A new request for applications, for CDC National Centers of Excellence in Youth Violence Prevention (YVPC): Building the Evidence for Community- and Policy-Level Prevention (use RFA-CE-15-002 to search). (deadline for letters of intent, March 20th, applications, May 4th)
The CDC's Injury Center has committed up to $55.6 million over a four year project period (maximum $1 million per award) for a new funding opportunity, RFA-CE15-1501, Prescription Drug Overdose Prevention for States (enter RFA-CE15-1501 in the funding opportunity number line). "This major new funding opportunity will provide state health departments with resources and support to advance comprehensive state-level interventions for preventing prescription drug overuse, misuse, abuse, and overdose." Deadline for applications is May 8th.
Office of Direct Service and Contracting Tribes; Tribal Management Grant Program
A Notice by the Indian Health Service on 03/19/2015 Background The TMG Program is a competitive grant program that is capacity building and developmental in nature and has been available for Federally-recognized Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations (T/TO) since shortly after the passage of the ISDEAA in 1975. It was established to assist T/TO to assume all or part of existing IHS programs, functions, services, and activities (PFSA) and further develop and improve their health management capability. The TMG Program provides competitive grants to T/TO to establish goals and performance measures for current health programs; assess current management capacity to determine if new components are appropriate; analyze programs to determine if T/TO management is practicable; and develop infrastructure systems to manage or organize PFSA.
Key Dates:
Application Deadline Date: June 3, 2015.
Review Date: June 22-26, 2015.
Earliest Anticipated Start Date: September 1, 2015.
Signed Tribal Resolutions Due Date: June 19, 2015.
Proof of Non-Profit Status Due Date: June 3, 2015.
Notice of Intent To Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for Occupational Safety and Health Education and Research Centers
A Notice by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on 03/20/2015 SUMMARY This notice provides information on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) intent to publish a funding opportunity announcement for Education and Research Centers (ERCs). The purpose of this program is to support existing NIOSH ERCs and establish new ERCs, as appropriate, to address the burden of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) in the United States by providing state-of-the-art interdisciplinary graduate and research training for the next generation of OSH practitioners and researchers.DATES:Anticipated Publication Date of Announcement: May 2015
First Anticipated Application Due Date: November 2015
Earliest Anticipated Award Date: June 2016
Earliest Anticipated Start Date: July 2016
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:Dr. Elizabeth H. Maples, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control, 1600 Clifton Road NE., Mailstop E-74, Atlanta, GA 30333; Phone (not toll-free numbers): (404) 498-2557, Fax: (404) 498-2571, Email: EMaples@cdc.gov.
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POSTION OVERVIEW:
PHIP (Population Health Improvement Program) will be located in 3 areas ( East Harlem, Brooklyn and the Bronx) is designed to advance the New York State Department of Health's Triple Aim of better care, better population health, and lower health-related costs in New York City by maximizing the impact of available resources.
More information here: http://www.fphny.org/about/join
Senior Policy Analyst - Health System Transformation
Families USA Foundation
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Families USA, a national, nonprofit advocacy organization dedicated to the achievement of high-quality, affordable health care for all Americans, is seeking an experienced Senior Policy Analyst to support its Health System Transformation Program. Encouraging consumer-friendly health system change is a top organizational priority for Families USA. This work includes national and state-level efforts to improve the quality of care and change the way that care is delivered and paid for, and entails both substantive analyses and collaborative efforts with a diverse and broad range of partners. As a senior member of the Health System Transformation team, the Senior Policy Analyst will work closely with the Health System Transformation Program Director to develop substantive policy expertise on a portfolio of health system transformation issues and serve as a resident expert on payment and delivery reform efforts and related activities in the private and public sectors
More information here: http://familiesusa.org/about/careers
Policy Associate
New York Academy of Medicine
POSITION OVERVIEW: Someone who is passionate about population health and health equity to join a team of energetic and creative staff working to improve health for all! The Academy's Division of Health Policy is recruiting a highly motivated, high-capacity individual to lead and support policy initiatives that address the social determinants of health and foster collaboration across public health, health care, communities, non-profits, business, and the private sector.
More information here: http://www.nyam.org/about-us/careers/
Senior Program Manager, LGBTQ Health and Rights
Advocates for Youth
POSITION OVERVIEW: The Senior Program Manager will oversee Advocates' cooperative agreement with CDC's Division of Adolescent Health (DASH) to build the capacity of three local education agencies (LEAs) to implement school-centered HIV prevention programming for black and Latino young men who have sex with men (YMSM) ages 13 to 19. The Senior Program Manager will provide ongoing, tailored technical assistance, training, and follow-up support to a team of school and community-based partners at three LEAs. More information here:http://www.advocatesforyouth.org/about-us/job-opportunities
Health Equity Research Associate (MPH, Epidemiology)
Nemours - Wilmington, Delaware
POSITION OVERVIEW: The Health Equity Research Associate performs a primary research role in Research & Education Section (RES) implying health disparities science research/education and assists in conducting original research for both internally- and externally-funded projects of interest to the OHEI, RES. Performs a range of population-based design, literature review, data collection, data analysis and manuscript preparation under the direction of Principal Research Scientist (PRS) or Director, Research & Education Section (DRES). Coordinates lectures and educational materials, and mentors the OHEI Summer Scholars. Applies for small research and training grants, and assists the PRS in the preparation of grant proposals, abstracts, posters and manuscripts. Facilitates collaboration with other research institutions and entities, and maintains records of research activities and work performed.
More information here: http://www.nemours.org/careers.html
Assistant Director of Public Housing, Center for Health Equity/Health Services Manager, Managerial-1
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
POSTION OVERVIEW:
The Assistant Director will have dual reporting to both NYCHA and DOHMH leadership. As a member of NYCHA’s senior management team and a direct report to NYCHA Executive staff within the Authority, the Assistant Director is principally responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all resident health programs and partnerships for the agency. The strategic goal of this new dual-reporting role is to position NYCHA as a lead partner in efforts to improve resident health while ensuring DOHMH’s emerging work to target resources to public housing residents residing is aligned with other NYCHA priorities and initiatives
More information here: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs2/view/46328019?trk=vsrp_jobs_res_name&trkInfo=VSRPsearchId%3A383923180143033
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Experienced Program Officer
National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA)
POSITION OVERVIEW: Seeking a highly motivated and flexible individual with knowledge of Hispanic health, healthcare and community to become a member of the NHMA team. This individual must have project management skills with experience in the non for profit sector focused on health equity, policy, cultural competence, and pipeline and leadership development.
More information here: http://www.idealist.org/view/job/Bzb2mhK95tW4/
SOUTH
Chief Program Officer
National Network of Public Health Institutes - Greater New Orleans Area
POSITION OVERVIEW: Reporting directly to the President and CEO, as a member of the Senior
Leadership Team, the Chief Program Officer (CPO) provides high-level,
organization-wide, collaborative direction and support to NNPHI staff, member
institutes and partners to ensure effective alignment of NNPHI human capital
and program outcomes. This position is based in NNPHI’s New Orleans office, and
requires domestic travel of approximately 30%.
More information here: http://www.nnphi.org/news-events/careers-2
MIDWEST
Program Assistant - Data Across Sectors for Health
Illinois Public Health Institute
POSITION OVERVIEW: The Illinois Public Health Institute (IPHI) is seeking an energetic and well-organized team member to provide high-level planning, administration and operations support for a new national program. IPHI operates the national coordinating office (NCO) of an initiative to better connect health and healthcare systems through data and information systems (Data Across Sectors for Health – DASH). Grantees and collaborators with DASH will identify barriers, opportunities, and promising practices for organizations collaborating across sectors to connect information systems and share data that can be used to improve community health.
More information here: http://iphionline.org/about-iphi/positions-available-at-iphi/
WEST COAST
Director, Center for Diversity and Health Equity
Seattle Children's - Greater Seattle Area POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Director is responsible for the Center for Diversity and Health Equity's operational oversight, program development, continuous performance improvement, and staff supervision. The Director works collaboratively with and under the leadership and general direction of the Medical Director of the Center for Diversity and Health Equity to implement system improvements and programs which support equitable care, identification of healthcare disparities, and opportunities for outreach that effectively support the mission and vision of the Center.
California Pan-Ethnic Health Network - CPEHN POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Community Engagement and Mobilization Manager is responsible for developing outreach, education, and mobilization activities to inform and secure support for CPEHN's policy agenda. Ideally, this position is be based in Southern California, specifically in Los Angeles or the surrounding communities of the Inland Empire or Orange County, to help coordinate and broaden CPEHN's activities and relationships with partners in the Southern California region.
More information here: http://cpehn.org/page/jobs-cpehn
CDC's Community Guide: Improving the Science of Built environment and Public Health for Physical Activity
Georgia Tech Built Environment and Public Health Clearinghouse
Wednesday, May 6th, 2:30 p.m. To register
Special Enrollment Periods and Resources for the Uninsured (ACA)
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Partnership Center and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Wednesday, May 6th, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. (EDT) - webinar
{To Join By Phone Only, Dial +1 (415) 655-0059, Access Code: 419-734-181. For those joining by phone only, the Pin Number is the # key.} To register
Social Determinants of Health - Where You Live Matters
Minnesota Public Health Association (MPHA) Annual Conference
May 28th - 29th
Duluth, MN For more information and to register
Empowering Communities for a Healthy Mississippi Conference Sponsored by the Office of Preventive Health, Mississippi State Department of Health
May 19th -22nd
Jackson, MS For more information and to register
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