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OPO Validated Measures Development Public Comment Opportunity
Econometrica, Inc., a management and analytics consulting organization, today announced a public comment period to gather information for developing performance measures for Organ Procurement Organizations (OPO). By identifying independently validated measures, the project aims to strengthen accountability, trust, and alignment within the U.S. donation system and ensure it remains lifesaving and world leading for years to come. OPO Validated Measures.
Econometrica, Inc. Offers New OASIS-E1 Training Course – Get Prepared for Success!
Econometrica is pleased to offer Introduction to OASIS-E1 Training Course as an online learning format, specifically for home health agencies (HHAs) and their staff. Developed by Econometrica’s team of experts, who spent more than 7 years as the official Training Developer for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) tools and guidance, this training lays a strong foundation for OASIS coding success.
Econometrica, Inc., Leads Evaluation of HUD’s Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Program, Examining Impact on Choice Mobility, Financial Viability, and Tenant Outcomes
Econometrica served as the prime contractor for an evaluation of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) program, Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Choice Mobility, with support from the Urban Institute as a subcontractor. The RAD program enables public housing authorities (PHAs) to convert their public housing units into Section 8 housing with the goal of improving the physical condition and financial viability of converted properties while providing tenants with the opportunity to choose other affordable housing options.
Econometrica, Inc., Supports Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services School-Based Services Technical Assistance Center for States in New 2024-2025 Webinar Series
Fifty-six million children and youth spend more than a quarter of their day at school in the United States. With today’s youth facing a changing and growing number of health challenges, especially around mental health, the ability of schools to help positively shape the social, physical, and mental growth of their students is vital. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted and exacerbated many of these challenges, particularly the youth mental health crisis, which existed before COVID-19 but was worsened by the social isolation and other factors associated with the pandemic.
Calling on Healthcare Providers for Their Input
Econometrica is conducting interviews to learn more about health professionals’ experiences with Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT). We want to learn how you use NEMT to improve your patients’ experiences, what metrics you track, and general information about your experiences with NEMT. We need your input! We’d like to interview folks in many groups: physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, NEMT administrators. We are looking for people and systems serving vulnerable populations, all regions in the United States, and rural and urban settings. Your feedback is invaluable.
Partnership Opportunities for Business Management Consultants
As a large business management consultant, your company may want a reliable small business partner to focus on a specialized industry sector. Alternatively, you may need a customized program for data analysis. It may be especially difficult to know where to start if you are a local government agency, nonprofit, or small business tasked with grant and policy obligations.
Broad Pragmatic Studies (Standing PFA) Applicant Town Hall PCORI Funding Announcement, Cycle 1 2024
The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) held a town hall on January 24, 2024, to announce a call for letters of intent in PCORI’s “Broad Pragmatic Studies” program. The PCORI Funding Announcement (PFA) invites applications for high-quality comparative...
Econometrica Selected by AHRQ to Support PBRN Initiative
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has awarded Econometrica a $1.2 million contract to support Primary Care Practice-Based Research Networks (PBRNs), an initiative led by AHRQ’s National Center for Excellence in Primary Care Research (NCEPCR). The Econometrica team, which includes Mathematica, will support AHRQ to develop and hold technical expert panel meetings to identify areas of need for PBRNs, update and automate the PBRN registry, develop and deliver webinars, and write a report and manuscript to summarize PBRN research and resources.
Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
Dementia is one of the most serious health and social care issues of our day. Approximately 50 million people around the world are living with dementia, and more than 6 million Americans have Alzheimer’s.