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Researchers conducted unannounced visits to suppliers of Medicare durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in three South Florida counties to determine their compliance with selected Medicare supplier standards. CMS reported that payments for DMEPOS reached $10 billion in fiscal year 2005. DMEPOS are covered under M

This qualitative focus group study with patients and caregivers of patients who used medical devices explored their perceptions and opinions about medical device recalls and safety information. The research explored: reactions to and perceptions of the term "recall" as it relates to medical devices; reactions to and perceptions of alternative sign

This study examined whether the work of the Centers for Education and Research on Therapeutics, the Coordinating Center and its grantees, influenced achievement of the Pharmaceutical Outcomes Portfolio goals and contributed to the sponsoring agency´s mission. These goals and mission included enhancing patient, provider, and policy maker understan

Strategic Goals and Objectives “PREVENTING DISEASE AND ILLNESS” Objective Title GOAL 1: 

MISSION: To protect and promote public health through food, drug, medical device, and cosmetic regulation. Evaluation Program

Performance Improvement 2001: Evaluation Activities of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is the seventh annual report to Congress summarizing previous fiscal year evaluation efforts. The purpose of this report is to provide Congress with evaluative information on the Department's programs, policies, and strategies. It contains brief

Contents Report of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) of 1992-Fiscal Year 1997 Report to Congress Economic Impact Analysis of Regulations Under the Mammography Quality Standards Act of 1992 Mammography Quality Standards Act: Second Annual Government Entity Declaration Program Audit Product Review Per

Contents Publications of the Patient Outcomes Research Teams (PORTS), May 1996 and Medical Treatment Effectiveness Projects 1989 through 1995 Final Report on Changes Needed in CONQUEST's Software Based Programs Final Report on Changes Needed in CONQUEST 1.0's Structure and Classification Scheme Assessment of the

MISSION: To protect and promote public health through food, drug, medical device, and cosmetic regulation. Evaluation Program

Performance Improvement 1998 is the third annual report of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on its evaluation activities. As a report to Congress, it summarizes the findings of HHS evaluations completed in fiscal year (FY) 1997. In that year, HHS agencies produced 155 evaluation reports and supported more than 335

Performance Improvement 1998 is the third annual report of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on its evaluation activities. As a report to Congress, it summarizes the findings of HHS evaluations completed in fiscal year (FY) 1997. In that year, HHS agencies produced 155 evaluation reports and supported more than 335 evaluation

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Performance Improvement 1997 is the second annual report of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on its evaluation activities. As a report to Congress, it summarizes the findings of HHS evaluations completed in fiscal year (FY) 1996. In that year, HHS agencies produced 87 evaluation reports and supported more than 250 e

Performance Improvement 1997 is the second annual report of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on its evaluation activities. As a report to Congress, it summarizes the findings of HHS evaluations completed in fiscal year (FY) 1996. In that year, HHS agencies produced 87 evaluation reports and supported more than 250 evaluation

AGENCY ID TITLE G/O OBJECTIVE PROJECT OFFICER ACF-OCSE 7055 OCSE Responsible Fatherhood Programs: Early Implementation Lessons 7.3 Increase the involvement and financial support of non-custodial parents in the lives of their children Arnaudo, David ACF-OFA 8150

Mission To protect the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation; to advance public health by helping to speed innovations that make medicines and foods more effective, safer, and affor

GOAL 2: Enhance the ability of the Nation’s health care system to effectively respond to bioterrorism and other public health challenges Objective 2.1        Build the capacity of the health care system to respond to public health threats in a more timely and effective manner, especially bioterrorism threats Objective 2.2      �

AGENCY ID TITLE G/O OBJECTIVE PROJECT OFFICER ACF-ACYF 8149

Mission To protect the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation; to advance public health by helping to speed innovations that make medicines and foods more effective, safer, and aff