Implementing and Evaluating Patient-Centered Clinical Decision Support Strategies in Real-World Settings(U18)
ID: 355314Type: Posted
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Agency for Health Care Research and Quality (HHS-AHRQ)

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Others

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Health

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Cooperative Agreement

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Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Implementing and Evaluating Patient-Centered Clinical Decision Support Strategies in Real-World Settings (U18)" aimed at advancing patient-centered clinical decision support (PC CDS) strategies in healthcare. This initiative seeks innovative research that leverages existing resources from AHRQ's Patient Centered Outcomes Research (PCOR) CDS Initiative to enhance decision-making in real-world settings. The program is significant for improving healthcare quality through patient-centered approaches, with a total funding of up to $6 million available over two years for up to six awards. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by September 12, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Grant_Queries@ahrq.hhs.gov for further information.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), has announced a funding opportunity (RFA-HS-24-003) for implementing and evaluating patient-centered clinical decision support strategies in real-world settings (U18). The initiative aims to enhance clinical decision support through innovative research that involves patient engagement and co-design, with applications due by September 12, 2024. Up to $6 million is available over two years for projects that demonstrate meaningful patient involvement and align with AHRQ's focus on improving healthcare quality, accessibility, and equity.
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