What's New with HCFO - 04/17/2009
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In this issue:
Health Information Technology
Grantee Spotlight: Jeffrey McCullough, Ph.D.
New HCFO Grants
2009 Call for Proposals
Spotlight on Grantee Publications
Grantees in the News
HCFO Releases a New Findings Brief
HCFO Releases a New Issue Brief
New Data for Researchers
Announcements
Announcements
Full Agenda Now Available for Annual Research Meeting
The 2009 Annual Research Meeting (ARM) offers a rich and exciting slate of invited and peer-reviewed research sessions, policy roundtables, methods workshops, poster presentations, and networking opportunities. With more than 150 sessions, the ARM is the premier forum for health services research.
This year’s meeting focuses on the need for better research translation and the connection between the research community and health care reform in the new administration. Keynote speaker, Dr. Julio Frenk, will address those issues in his opening talk, “Moving from Research to Policy in Health System Reform.”
The full agenda is now available online, including presentations selected from the call for abstracts. Register by April 28 to qualify for early registration discounts.
Special Opportunities for Students at the 2009 Annual Research Meeting
AcademyHealth is offering special opportunities for students in health services research and policy at the 2009 Annual Research Meeting (ARM) in
Chicago. Take advantage of these opportunities to be a part of the premier forum for health services research.
Interest Group Annual Meetings
June 27 and June 30, Hilton Chicago
The following interest groups will host meetings in conjunction with the Annual Research Meeting (ARM) in
Chicago. Designed to provide ample discussion around each of these topics, the meetings range from half-day to full-day and offer additional opportunities for presentations that enhance the main ARM program. Be sure to mark your calendars for these sessions:
In addition, the Public Health Systems Research (PHSR) Interest Group will be holding a two-day meeting, June 30-July 1. Scientific sessions and poster presentations will take place on Tuesday, June 30. On Wednesday, July 1, the meeting will focus on methods, featuring a workshop and panels on PHSR data and use.
Registration for each of these meetings is done through the Annual Research Meeting registration page.
Building Bridges: Making a Difference in Long-Term Care 2009 Colloquium
June 27, Hilton Chicago
The sixth annual Long-Term Care (LTC) Colloquium, sponsored by The Commonwealth Fund and conducted by AcademyHealth, is June 27 at the Hilton Chicago in conjunction with the Annual Research Meeting. The Colloquium is the cornerstone of an initiative seeking to foster development of a network of LTC researchers, policy leaders, providers, consumer representatives, and funders through colloquia, policy seminars, and ongoing workgroup discussions. The topics of discussion include highlights from a commissioned paper on the intersection between LTC and end-of-life care, and a second topic that will be determined from the LTC call for commissioned papers. For more information visit the LTC Web site.
Seminars in Health Services Research Methods
June 26-27, Hilton Chicago
AcademyHealth is offering five health services research methods seminars in conjunction with the Annual Research Meeting in
Chicago. These pre-conference sessions are ideal for both new and experienced researchers who want to enhance their skills in research methodologies. Registration is now open for the following sessions:
Friday, June 26:
- Issues in the Analysis of Complex Survey Data
- Methods of Comparative Effectiveness Research
Saturday, June 27:
- Introduction to Medicare Part D Data Research
- Enhancing your Methodological Toolbox: An Introduction to Qualitative Research
- Methods for Addressing Endogeneity and Selection Bias in Observational Studies
For full descriptions of each of the sessions, visit the ARM Web site.
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