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Health Resources and Services Administration. 2014. Implementing our strategic plan: Activities and accomplishments in fiscal year 2013. Rockville, MD: Health Resources and Services Administration, 27 pp.

Annotation: This report provides information on many of the key actions taken and accomplishments realized during fiscal year (FY) 2013 as the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) worked toward achieving its strategic plan goals, including actions related to the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. The report also includes key achievements related to the agency’s operations that support attainment of HRSA’s goals.

Contact: U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, Telephone: (888) 275-4772 Secondary Telephone: (877) 464-4772 Fax: (301) 443-1246 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.hrsa.gov Available from the website.

Keywords: Federal MCH programs, Federal agencies, Health care reform, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Strategic plans, U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration

Health Resources and Services Administration. [2012]. Implementing our strategic plan: Health Resources and Services Administration. Rockville, MD: Health Resources and Services Administration, 23 pp.

U.S. General Accounting Office. 2004. HHS bioterrorism preparedness programs: States reported progress but fell short of program goals for 2002. Washington, DC: U.S. General Accounting Office, 45 pp.

Annotation: This report examines the extent to which states completed 2002 cooperative agreement requirements for two programs: the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Health Preparedness and Response for Bioterrorism Program and the Health Resources and Services Administration's National Bioterrorism Hospital Preparedness Program. The report also addresses whether states identified any factors that hindered implementation of the two programs. Some information is presented in tables throughout the report. The report includes a "results in brief section"; the remainder of the report is a series of PowerPoint slides.

Contact: U.S. Government Accountability Office, 441 G Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20548, Telephone: (202) 512-3000 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.gao.gov Available from the website. Document Number: GAO-04-360R.

Keywords: Bioterrorism, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Cooperative agreements, Disaster planning, Emergencies, Federal programs, Health Resources and Services Administration, Program evaluation, State programs

Health Resources and Services Administration, Regional Dental Consultants. 2002. Strategy for the enhancement of the dental public health infrastructure at HRSA. Unpublished document, 6 pp.

Annotation: This paper discusses the Health Resources and Services Administration's role in the development of a national oral health plan through the establishment of a strong dental public health infrastructure. Topics include the effective implementation and coordination of oral health programs and activities across all federal and state programs; increasing the number of health professionals available to provide dental public health expertise to vulnerable populations; and enhancing career development training for staff.

Contact: Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors, 3858 Cashill Boulevard, Reno, NV 89509, Telephone: (775) 626-5008 Fax: (775) 626-9268 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.astdd.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Children, Health Resources and Services Administration, National programs, Oral health, Program development, Public health dentistry, Public health dentists, Public health infrastructure

Health Resources and Services Administration. [2001]. Assuring access to essential health care. [Rockville, MD]: Health Resources and Services Administration, 32 pp.

Annotation: This report describes HRSA's participation in programs that help provide access to health care throughout the nation. It includes fiscal year appropriation information for programs to strengthen the health care safety net, improve care for people with HIV/AIDS, meet the needs of mothers and children, train a health care workforce for the 21st century, and assure quality care for all. The report also highlights specific HRSA-funded programs and initiatives that help the Agency meet its goals.

Contact: U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, Telephone: (888) 275-4772 Secondary Telephone: (877) 464-4772 Fax: (301) 443-1246 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.hrsa.gov Available from the website.

Keywords: AIDS, Access to health care, Cultural diversity, Federal programs, HIV infected patients, Health Resources and Services Administration, Health care delivery, MCH programs, Professional training, Quality assurance, Racial factors, Underserved communities

Health Resources and Services Administration. [2000]. Health Resources and Services Administration: The access agency—Strategic plan FY 2000. Rockville, MD: Health Resources and Services Administration, 22 pp.

Health Resources and Services Administration. 2000-. Final FY 20__ GPRA annual performance plan, revised final FY 20__ performance plan, and FY ____ GPRA annual performance report. [Rockville, MD]: Health Resources and Services Administration, annual.

Annotation: This report describes HRSA's performance goals, strategic goals, budget, the steps planned and under way to accomplish each goal, and a method and data source for measuring and reporting on each goal. There are three main sections: Part I -- Agency Context for Performance Measurement, Part II -- Program Planning and Assessment, and Appendix to the Performance Plan. The first section includes: the agency mission and long-term goals; organization, programs, operations, strategies, and resources; partnerships and coordination; and a summary FY 1999 Performance Report. Part II includes the performance plans grouped by the major headings of: Primary Care, HIV/AIDS Programs, Maternal and Child Health, Health Professions, Office of Special Programs, Rural Health, Telehealth, Family Planning, Health Care Access for the Uninsured, and Program Management. The appendix contains the following: approach to performance measurement; changes and improvements over the previous year; linkage to HHS and OPDIV strategic plans; performance measurement linkages with budget, human resources, cost accounting, information technology, capital planning and program evaluation; and a comparison of original FY 2000 targets with revised FY 2000 targets.

Contact: U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, Telephone: (888) 275-4772 Secondary Telephone: (877) 464-4772 Fax: (301) 443-1246 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.hrsa.gov

Keywords: Federal agencies, Health Resources and Services Administration, Program evaluation, Program planning

Health Resources and Services Administration, Workgroup for the Elimination of Health Disparities. 2000. Eliminating health disparities in the United States. Rockville, MD: Health Resources and Services Administration, 66 pp.

Annotation: This publication describes the Health Resources and Services Administration's (HRSA) overarching goal of 100% access to health care and zero health disparities and outlines the Agency's strategic direction for obtaining this goal. It is intended for a variety of audiences and serves to increase understanding and awareness of health disparities and the strategies that HRSA is utilizing to eliminate the unequal burden of disease experiences by many populations. Topics include HRSA's role and constituency; the challenges and solutions in eliminating health disparities in access to health and mental care services; the Federal Department of Health and Human Services' 1998 initiative to eliminate racial/ethnic disparities in health, HRSA's budget for eliminating health disparities; and future strategic directions. Numerous documents in the appendix outline HRSA's activities in 13 targeted health and mental care areas, as well as HRSA operating units' contact information and a glossary of acronyms.

Contact: Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University, E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.mchlibrary.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Access to health care, Cultural diversity, Disease prevention, Ethnic factors, Health Resources and Services Administration, Health promotion, Mental health, Racial factors, Socioeconomic factors, Strategic plans

Health Resources and Services Administration. 20__. Strategic plan. Rockville, MD: Health Resources and Services Administration, triennial.

Annotation: This strategic plan describes the mission and vision, principles, and goals and objectives of the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration. The most recent version is for FY 2019-FY 2022.

Contact: U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, Telephone: (888) 275-4772 Secondary Telephone: (877) 464-4772 Fax: (301) 443-1246 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.hrsa.gov Available from the website.

Keywords: Federal agencies, Health Resources and Services Administration: Strategic plans

Health Resources and Services Administration. [1998]. Assuring a healthy future along the U.S.-Mexico border. Rockville, MD: Health Resources and Services Administration, 54 pp.

Annotation: This report discusses the health risks faced by border state residents and the efforts of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and the states to minimize or eliminate these risks. The report discusses the border regions of California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas and the health risks unique to each area. The report also discusses HRSA-funded projects that address major health problems in these areas and the level of funding received.

Contact: Internet Archive, 300 Funston Ave., San Francisco, CA 94118, Telephone: (415) 561-6767 Fax: (415) 840-0391 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.archive.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Access to health care, Arizona, California, Financing, Health, Health Resources and Services Administration, Hispanic Americans, Low income groups, New Mexico, State programs, Texas, Vulnerable populations

National Academy of Public Administration. 1996. An examination of HRSA's role: Ensuring health care for those most vulnerable—Summary report. Washington, DC: National Academy of Public Administration, 31 pp.

Lewin VHI, Inc. 1995. Performance indicators for GPRA: Initial assessment of HRSA programs—Final report. Falls Church, VA: Lewin VHI, Inc., 197 pp.

Annotation: This report describes results of an assessment of the Health Resources and Services Administration's (HRSA's) ability to develop and implement a system of performance measurement and management to fulfill its obligations under the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993. It describes the approach to assessing the status of performance measurement, findings of the assessment, and recommendations. It looks at HRSA agency-wide and at HRSA's four bureaus and Office of Rural Health Policy individually.

Contact: Lewin Group, 3130 Fairview Park Drive, Suite 800, Falls Church, VA 22042, Telephone: (703) 269-5500 Fax: (703) 269-5501 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.lewin.com Out of print.

Keywords: Federal agencies, Health Resources and Services Administration, Program evaluation, Program management

Lusskin P. 1992. GIH/HRSA workshop on MCH: Meeting report. Arlington, VA: National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health, 26 pp.

Annotation: This report provides information about a workshop on public and private cooperation in maternal and child health. The workshop was an extension of many prior activities developed as a result of the public/private sector initiative between Grantmakers in Health and the Health Resources and Services Administration. Included in the workshop were recommendations to expand joint activities, an overview of public/private collaborative strategies, and funding initiatives. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University, E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.mchlibrary.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Child health, Collaboration, Grants, Maternal health, Public private partnerships, U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration

Health Resources and Services Administration. 1992. Health Resources and Services Administration goals and objectives for the year 2000: Helping to build a healthier nation. [Rockville, MD]: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, 22 pp.

Annotation: This plan provides the focus and strategy for the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) leadership in working toward HRSA's goals and objectives between 1992 and the year 2000. The sections address access to primary care and preventive health services, primary care health professions, public health practice, mothers and children, minority health, HIV and AIDS, special populations, international health, clinical quality assurance, equal employment opportunity, total quality management, information resources management, and communications. A list of related acronyms is provided.

Contact: U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, Telephone: (888) 275-4772 Secondary Telephone: (877) 464-4772 Fax: (301) 443-1246 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.hrsa.gov Available in libraries.

Keywords: AIDS, Acronyms, Children, Communication, Equal opportunities, Goals, HIV, Health Resources and Services Administration, Information services, International health, Minority health, Mothers, Planning, Preventive health services, Primary care, Public health services, Quality assurance, Special health care needs, Total Quality Management

Health Resources and Services Administration, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Legislation. 1991-. Program evaluation summaries: Studies completed between October 19__ and September 19__. [Rockville, MD]: Health Resources and Services Administration, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Legislation, annual.

Annotation: These annual reports summarize evaluation studies completed for the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) during that fiscal year (FY). The summaries describe each study's purpose, findings, recommendations, and uses of results. Representing work conducted for three bureaus or the Office of the Administrator (HRSA) on a broad range of programs and issues, the summaries are arranged by subject area.

Contact: U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration, Office of Planning, Analysis, and Evaluation, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, Web Site: http://www.hrsa.gov/about/organization/bureaus/opae Available at no charge.

Keywords: Federal MCH programs, Health Resources and Services Administration, Program evaluation, Reports

Health Resources and Services Administration. 1988. Minority health activities of the Health Resources and Services Administration. Rockville, MD: Health Resources and Services Administration, 38 pp.

Health Resources and Services Administration. 1987. A profile: Helping build a healthier nation. Rockville, MD: Health Resources and Services Administration, 23 pp.

Annotation: This report is based on information submitted by the Bureaus of the Office of the Health Resources and Services Administration. It is a concise view of the current programs, issues, and concerns of the Health Resources and Services Administration. It provides a list of HRSA contacts. This issue represents the third edition of the Profile series.

Contact: U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, Telephone: (888) 275-4772 Secondary Telephone: (877) 464-4772 Contact Phone: (301) 443-1960 Fax: (301) 443-1246 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.hrsa.gov

Keywords: Federal MCH programs, Federal agencies, U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration

Health Resources and Services Administration. 1984-1985. Program evaluation studies: HRSA summaries. Washington, DC: Health Resources and Services Administration, 2 v.

Annotation: These reports summarize studies of agency-wide interest completed within the Health Resources and Services Administration during 1983 and 1984. The studies in the first volume are: an application of the GMENAC physician requirement model to empirical data derived from three HMOs; home health agency assessment; estimation of insurance rates for the health education assistance loan program; study of nurse practitioner programs, students, graduates, and employers of nurse practitioners; evaluation of the Indian Health Service patient care information system; extent and impact of automated systems in community health centers assessment; availability assessment of educational assistance agreements; assessment of maternal and child health and crippled children's services data; the Indian Health Service's implementation of the Indian self-determination policies; identification and assessment of model Indian Health Service alcoholism treatment program; best audit practices of community health centers assessment; and examination of federal and non-federal need/demand assessment methodologies. The studies in the second volume cover quality care in community health centers, comparisons of collection methods, marketing strategies and techniques, third party reimbursement, a geriatrics curriculum development program, an expanded basic data entry system, Section 1122 capital expenditure review, dissemination and adoption of findings from Maternal and Child Health Bureau research grants, National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Private Practice Option monitoring information systems, retention programs in medical schools, and billing and collection practices at NHSC sites.

Keywords: Federal MCH programs, Program evaluation, U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration

U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, Public Health Service, Health Services Administration. 1977. Forward plan for the Health Services Administration: F.Y. 1979-83. [Washington, DC]: U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, Health Services Administration, 164 pp.

Annotation: This document provides an overview of the basic missions, plan themes, and highlights of program emphasis for the Health Services Administration. The topics discussed are health care financing, improving the health care system, prevention, quality assurance, knowledge development, management, and tracking and evaluation. Programmatic plans for the Bureau of Community Health Services, Indian Health Service, Bureau of Medical Services, and Bureau of Quality Assurance are included.

Keywords: Bureau of Community Health Services, Bureau of Medical Services, Bureau of Quality Assurance, Evaluation, Health Resources and Services Administration, Health care financing, Health care systems, Indian Health Service, Knowledge level, Management, Prevention, Quality assurance, Strategic plans

Perkins BB. 1974. Prevention of adolescent pregnancy: A consideration of adolescent sexuality . Washington, DC: Child Welfare League of America, Consortium on Early Childbearing and Childrearing, 43 pp.

Annotation: This workshop summary addresses adolescent pregnancy in five subject areas: multi-health services, parents, peers, professional education, and schools and communities. A variety of disciplines, program experiences, and geographical regions were represented among the participants. The project upon which this publication is based was performed pursuant to Contract No. HSM 110-72-339, Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, Health Services Administration.

Keywords: Adolescent pregnancy, Adolescent psychology, Adolescent sexuality, Communities, Conferences, Family planning, Health Resources and Services Administration, Parents, Peer groups, Professional education, Schools
   

The MCH Digital Library is one of six special collections at Geogetown University, the nation's oldest Jesuit institution of higher education. It is supported in part by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under award number U02MC31613, MCH Advanced Education Policy with an award of $700,000/year. The library is also supported through foundation and univerity funding. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.