The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), are seeking proposals for a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract. The topic of the solicitation is an Electronic Health Record (EHR) Algorithm to Identify Persons with HIV Not in Care.
The goal of this research is to develop a core algorithm that can be used in multiple healthcare systems to identify patients newly and previously diagnosed with HIV and categorize their linkage to care, antiretroviral prescriptions, retention in care, and viral suppression status. The project also aims to explore the interoperability of different EHR systems to improve functionality throughout the country.
The potential impact of this technology is significant, as it can streamline preventive health programs and improve compliance with clinical guidelines. The algorithm could be displayed on an EHR dashboard accessible in any clinical setting, allowing healthcare providers to immediately identify patients not in care and initiate care coordination and re-engagement efforts.
Phase I SBIR proposals will be accepted, with a budget of up to $243,500 for a duration of up to 6 months. Phase II funding of up to $1,972,828 and a duration of up to 2 years may be available for successful Phase I projects. It is important to note that proposals exceeding the budget or project duration may not be funded.
For more information and to submit a proposal, interested parties can visit the SBIR topic link provided: SBIR Topic Link. The solicitation notice can be found on the agency's website: Solicitation Agency URL. The open date for proposals is August 25, 2023, and the close date is November 14, 2023.