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In some cases, achieving our strategic goals and objectives may be impeded by factors that are beyond the control of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). For example, national or local economic conditions can influence whether we are successful in helping families on welfare become economically independent. In some cases, there may b

Many programs within the Department have goals, objectives, and target populations that appear similar. Likewise, many Department programs appear to duplicate or overlap programs in other Federal agencies. Many state, local, and private sector programs also have goals, objectives, and target populations in common with Department programs. Because

Obviously some kinds of data are felt by data-subjects or the public in general to be especially sensitive. A commonly cited example is that HIV–AIDS data are much more sensitive than, say, data about wrist fracture. Whether sensitivity is somehow justified will always be debatable within the context. But for purposes of ethical practices, polic

Several current changes in the context within which health data are collected and used must be recognized. First, the boundaries between classical medical care and "public health" are becoming ever less distinct. Over the past decades the rubric, "health," has been broadened to include many matters—from hyperactivity in children, to teenagers' n

Several important legislative events are focusing attention on the issues.

Versions of an omnibus "Medical Records Confidentiality Act" are being considered by the U.S. Congress, as is a "Genetic Confidentiality and Discrimination Act." Some States are revising their medical-privacy laws covering information on mental health, HIV–AIDS status, or genetics. All of these will have implications for research.

Industry decision makers recognize the heavy reliance of the substance abuse market on federal, state, and local government reimbursement. The perception among the drug companies is that many cocaine addicts do not have private insurance and rely on federal and state government sources for treatment, and that only a portion of those individuals wi

Another critical market barrier is the uncertainty surrounding the reimbursement of cocaine abuse and addiction treatment. The pharmaceutical company respondents, as well as one from a VC firm, voiced their concern over the heavy reliance of the substance abuse market on federal and state government reimbursement. The perception among the drug com

Introduction Drug Overview

Introduction Drug Overview

How We Will Accomplish Our Objective We will improve our understanding of how best to deliver health services in the United States by: increasing our investment in health services research.

How We Will Accomplish Our Objective We will disseminate and publicize culturally and linguistically appropriate health care quality information to consumers and patients through provider networks and other partners. Some key elements of our strategy will be to:

How We Will Accomplish Our Objective We will disseminate knowledge about effective health services through multiple mechanisms and partnerships, including health networks and health care provider organizations. We will focus these activities on:

How We Will Accomplish Our Objective

How We Will Accomplish Our Objective We will increase the supply of health care providers, including under-represented minorities, who are likely to locate and remain in underserved communities most in need of primary health care services. Our efforts will focus on financial support for:

How We Will Accomplish Our Objective We will continue to assist states in their efforts to promote and publicize the opportunity for eligible children and adults to enroll in Medicaid. Our strategy includes asking states to review their computer systems and eligibility processes to ensure that all families that are eligible for Medicaid bene

In addition to changing behavior and reducing environmental health risks, improving health in the United States involves assuring that everyone has access to health care. The focus of Goal 3 is to promote increased access to health care, especially for persons who are uninsured, underserved, or otherwise have health care needs that are not adequat

How We Will Accomplish Our Objective We will promote active involvement of HHS grantees in support of comprehensive community development networks. Our strategy will include:

How We Will Accomplish Our Objective To promote learning readiness of preschool children from low income families, we will work to improve access to and the quality of developmental services. The core of this strategy will be:

How We Will Accomplish Our Objective We will help state and local health agencies develop and implement surveillance and prevention programs that reduce environmental threats. We will focus our efforts on reducing threats to children by helping state and local agencies: