November 28, 2003
AHRQ To Support Health Information Technology Projects To Improve Patient Safety And Quality Of Care
As part of a larger initiative to support investments in information technology in the nation's health care delivery system, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality today announced that it is seeking applications for approximately 100 grants to plan, implement, and demonstrate the value of health information technology to improve patient safety and quality of care. These grants will be part of a $50 million portfolio of grants, contracts, and other activities to demonstrate the role of health information technology to improve patient safety and the quality of care.
The RFA emphasizes the importance of community partnerships. AHRQ will provide up to 50 percent of the total costs in matching funds, not to exceed $500,000 per year, for each project. Letters of intent are
due February 22, 2004, and applications are due April 22, 2004. For further information, go to the NIH Guide at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HS-04-011.html
In addition, at least $5 million is expected to be used to support applicants from rural and small communities. Projects can last up to 1 year, and applicants may request budgets of up to $200,000 in total costs. Letters of intent are due March 22, 2004, and applications are due April 22, 2004. For further information, go to the NIH Guide at
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HS-04-010.html
Demonstrating the value derived from the adoption, diffusion, and use of health information technology will be the focus of the third RFA, awarding approximately $10 million to up to 20 new grantees. The objective of these projects will be to provide health care facilities and providers with the information they need to make informed clinical and purchasing decisions about using health information technology.
Applicants may request budgets of up to $500,000 per year in total costs. Letters of intent are due March 22, 2004, and applications are due April 22, 2004. For further information, go to the NIH Guide at
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HS-04-012.html