This grant aims to track the adoption of electronic health records in U.S. hospitals and capture relevant insights. By evaluating the impact of ONC programs and incentives, researchers can assess the effects of health IT adoption on aspects like care quality and efficiency. The data generated will inform policy decisions and support research activities to enhance inpatient settings. Closing date for applications is July 22, 2013.
Opportunity ID: 236663
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | NAP-AX-13-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Tracking Electronic Health Record Adoption And Capturing Related Insights in U.S. Hospitals |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Health |
| Category Explanation:: | The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, Title XIII of Division A and Title IV of Division B of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), Pub. L. No. 111-5, set forth a plan for advancing a nationwide health information technology infrastructure to facilitate the electronic use and exchange of information and to improve the quality and efficiency of health care, among other objectives. Central to this vision of nationwide electronic health information exchange is the use of electronic health records (EHRs). The HITECH Act authorizes the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to administer incentive payments to eligible professionals (EPs), eligible hospitals, and critical access hospitals (CAHs) for adopting, implementing, or upgrading certified EHR technology (Medicaid incentives only), and for demonstrating “meaningful use” of certified EHR technology (Medicare and Medicaid incentives).” Since 2008, ONC has partnered with the AHA through grants administered through NIH to track the use of health IT and related insights in U.S. hospitals. ONC now has its own grant management capability, and more importantly, is explicitly tasked through the HITECH Act with overseeing many federal efforts relating to health IT. As a result, continuing to track the adoption of electronic health records and related attitudes and insights in U.S. hospitals is critical to the responsibilities of ONC and evaluating the impact of Medicare and Medicaid incentives and related ONC programs. |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 93.239 — Policy Research and Evaluation Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Jun 20, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Jul 22, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Jul 22, 2013 |
| Archive Date:: | |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | |
| Award Ceiling:: | $204,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $204,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | This is a non-competitive funding opportunity and is restricted to the organization designated below. Organizations not designated as such are not eligible to apply for this opportunity, and therefore should not submit an application. Applications submitted by organizations not designated below will not be considered. Designated Organization: The American Hospital Association (AHA) |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Office of the National Coordinator |
| Description:: | Significant federal investments to accelerate the adoption of electronic health records and exchange of clinical data are now in place. It is critical to continue to track the adoption of electronic health records and related attitudes and insights to: (1) ascertain the status of adoption and evaluate existing and proposed policy decisions; (2) evaluate the impact of ONC programs and related incentives for meaningful use; and (3) make resources available to ONC and external researchers to assess the effects of health IT adoption and exchange on key aspects of care, such as quality and efficiency. The data that would be generated under this funding opportunity would enable ONC and researchers to carry out these important activities for inpatient settings. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | |
| Competition ID: | NAP-AX-13-001-018192 |
| Competition Title: | Tracking EHR Adoption AHA |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00179696 |
| Opening Date: | Jun 20, 2013 |
| Closing Date: | Jul 22, 2013 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Bianca Costa |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
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Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.1] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V1.1] Project Abstract Summary [V1.1] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] Budget Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] HHS Certifications (08-2007) [V1.0] |
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Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAP-AX-13-001-018192 | Tracking EHR Adoption AHA | PKG00179696 | Jun 20, 2013 | Jul 22, 2013 | View | Bianca Costa | Organization Applicants |