The ASPE Technical Expert Panel on Improving Cancer Policy Research through Information Technology Submitted by
Office of Science and Data Policy (SDP)
The Office of Science and Data Policy is the departmental focal point for policy research, analysis, evaluation, and coordination of department-wide public health science policy and data policy activities and issues. The Office provides authoritative advice and analytical support to the ASPE and departmental leadership on public health science policy and data policy issues and initiatives, coordinates science and data policy issues of interagency scope within HHS, and manages interagency initiatives in science policy and data policy. The Office works closely with staff from across the Department on strategic plan development and implementation efforts. The Offices also carries out a program of policy research, analysis, evaluation, and data development in these issues.
The Office of Science and Data Policy includes several components:
- Division of Science and Public Health Policy
- Division of Evidence, Evaluation and Data Policy
- Division of Strategic Planning
Topic Areas:
- HHS Data Council
- Regulatory Impact Analysis
- Strategic Planning
- Information Quality Guidelines
- Prevention and wellness
- Public health systems and functions
- Food safety and nutrition
- Drugs and devices
- Tobacco control and prevention
- Biomedical research and development
- Economic analysis
- Emergency preparedness, response, and recovery
- Data and statistical policy
- Health disparities and vulnerable populations
- Health information technology
- Microsimulation
- Privacy policy
Reports
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Advanced SearchAssessment of Health IT and Data Exchange in Safety Net Providers
This report reviews important lessons learned from the experience of network-enabled health IT adoption among federally funded health centers. It reviews challenges and opportunities associated with adoption of health IT, perceived costs and benefits and the experiences of providers working to leverage health IT to improve quality and efficiency of care.
Assessment of Health IT and Data Exchange in Safety Net Providers: Final Report Appendix
The full report is available as PDF only Presented to: Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation
Web-based Information Exchange and Information Services Concept to Support the Exchange of Newborn Screening Information
State newborn screening (NBS) programs for heritable diseases and conditions provide vital health information that enables prevention and early detection of rare genetic conditions. Information management of the screening laboratory test orders and the reporting of laboratory is substantial challenge based on a variety of factors.
Identifying Opportunities to Maximize the Utility of Genomics Research Data Through Electronic Health Information Exchange
This report is a summary of the presentations and discussions at the workshop held by the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, the National Cancer Institute, the Food and Drug Administration, and the Office of the National Coordination for Health Information Technology on October 15, 2009.
Electronic Reporting in Pathology: Requirements and Limitations
This white paper originated in the fall of 2008 from work carried out by the Pathology Electronic Reporting Taskforce (PERT) of the College of American Pathologists (CAP). Under contract support from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the PERT was tasked to propose electronic implementations of the CAP Cancer Committee's reporting templates.
Literature Review
Literature Review and Environmental Scan: Evaluation of Personal Health Records Pilots for Fee-for-Service Medicare Enrollees
Evaluation of the Personal Health Record Pilot for Medicare Fee-For-Service Enrollees from South Carolina
This mostly qualitative study identified key usability and utility components of a personal health record (PHR) being used by an elderly population living in South Carolina.
Evaluation of the Personal Health Record Pilot for Medicare Fee-For Service Enrollees from South Carolina
Contract No: HHSP23320045020XI Prepared for: Ms. Suzie Burke-Bebee U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Secretary Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation Prepared by:
Economic Analysis of Availability of Follow-on Protein Products
Unlike most conventional drugs, biological products are usually large, complex molecules that are produced by living organisms. These commercially engineered biologics currently account for billions of dollars in health care spending.