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Annotation: This report describes ways in which Administration for Children and Families' (ACF's) services for poor children, families with few resources, developmentally disabled adults, and refugees have been strengthened during the past four years. The report discusses ACF's programs to strengthen families, empower communities, encourage youth development, and ensure child well-being. ACF's goals for the future are also discussed.

Contact: U.S. Administration for Children and Families, 370 L'Enfant Promenade, S.W., Washington, DC 20447, Telephone: (202) 401-9215 Secondary Telephone: (800) 422-4453 Web Site: http://www.acf.hhs.gov Available at no charge; also available from the website.

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Keywords: Administration for Children and Families, Adolescents, Adults, Child advocacy, Children, Communities, Developmental disabilities, Families, Federal agencies, Federal programs, Poverty, Refugees

Annotation: This guide provides a framework for school to address their existing or proposed suicide prevention efforts (through a series of checklists) and provides resources and information that school administrators can use to enhance or add to their existing program. The guide identifies and defines the elements of a comprehensive school-based suicide prevention program, examines the scientific literature to determine which of these elements have been proven to work in reducing the incidence of suicide, and contains checklists and self-assessment instruments that may be completed by schools to evaluated the adequacy of their suicide prevention programs.

Contact: Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida, 13301 Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33612-3809, Telephone: (813) 974-4602 Fax: (813) 974-7633 E-mail: Web Site: http://www.fmhi.usf.edu/ Available from the website.

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Keywords: Administration, Adolescents, Children, Guidelines, Program evaluation, Resource materials, School age children, Schools, Self evaluation, Suicide, Suicide prevention

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.

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

Annotation: The purpose of this guide is to walk the reader through the steps required to become a federally certified rural health clinic (RHC) and to complete the necessary financial audit to determine the clinic's per visit rate. The goals of RHCs are to improve access to primary health care in rural, underserved communities and to promote a collaborative model of health care delivery using physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. The guide includes the following sections: (1) overview of the RHC Program, (2) getting started -- does your site qualify?, (3) feasibility analysis -- is the RHC program for you?, (4) how to file the RHC application, (5) preparing for the RCH certification inspection, (6) completing the cost report, and (7) RCH coding and billing issues. The guide includes five appendices: (1) state survey and certification agencies, (2) state offices of rural health, (3) criteria for designation as an HPSA or MUA, (4) sample policy and procedures manual, and (5) other resources.

Keywords: Auditing, Clinic administration, Clinic characteristics, Clinical coding, Collaboration, Costs, Federal government, Federal programs, Health care delivery, Nurse practitioners, Office visits, Physician assistants, Physicians, Primary health care, Rural health, Underserved communities

Annotation: This final report provides information about Ohio's Healthy Start Program. The report includes findings in brief, a description of the evaluation of the program, a discussion of the outlook for the future, and a description of the study methodology. Specific topics include program development and administration, the enrollment process, outreach strategies, the application process, the renewal process, and health care delivery and access. Statistical information is presented in figures and tables throughout the report.

Contact: Mathematica , P.O. Box 2393, Princeton, NJ 08543-2393, Telephone: (609) 799-3535 Fax: (609) 799-0005 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.mathematica-mpr.com Available from the website.

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Keywords: Access to health care, Administration, Child health, Enrollment, Enrollment, Health care delivery, Low income groups, Ohio, Outreach, Program development, State Children', s Health Insurance Program

Annotation: This report examines 5 years of data from annual summaries or synopses of oral health activities conducted in each state from 1998 through 2002. The report highlights trends in the areas of oral health infrastructure and workforce, oral health program administration, and programs or activities. The report discusses the data categories, data collection, and limitations of the data; summarizes the data; presents conclusions; and discusses future directions for the annual synopses. Appendices provide (1) summary and state-specific data on each topic, (2) technical notes related to the data, (3) a nonresponse list and summary, and (4) a list of items included in the synopses.

Contact: National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center, Georgetown University, Washington, DC 20057, E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.mchoralhealth.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Administration, Children, Data, Demography, Oral health, Public health infrastructure, State programs, Trends, Work force

Annotation: This guide is designed to provide a clearinghouse of information and innovation from the Healthy Families America leadership at the state level and Prevent Child Abuse America national staff in order to support and grow the program across the country. It its CD-ROM form, this guide connects the user through links and PDF files to a variety of tools and resources that have been created to aid state systems development. In addition, the guide contains a variety of case studies that illustrate the best practices in home visitation that are evolving across the country. The guide covers the following topics: (1) administration/governance, (2) advocacy and public policy, (3) collaboration, (4) communication, (5) community planning and site development, (6) continuous quality improvement and quality assurance, (7) evaluation, (8) funding, (9) public relations and marketing, (10) strategic planning, and (11) training and technical assistance. The guide includes two appendices: (1) a compilation of resources on all state system components and (2) supporting documents. The guide also includes a conclusion and credits.

Contact: Prevent Child Abuse America, 228 South Wabash Ave., 10th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604, Telephone: (312) 663-3520 Secondary Telephone: (800) 244-5373 Fax: (312) 939-8962 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.preventchildabuse.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Administration, Advocacy, Case studies, Child abuse, Child health, Collaboration, Communication, Community programs, Families, Funding, Healthy Families America, Home visiting, Model programs, National programs, Prevention programs, Program evaluation, Public policy, Public relations, Service delivery systems, State programs, Strategic plans, Technical assistance, Training

Annotation: This guide informs schools, state Medicaid agencies, and other interested parties on the appropriate methods for claiming federal reimbursement for the costs of Medicaid administrative activities performed in the school setting. Contents include Medicaid in the school setting, interagency agreements, principles of administrative claiming, and claiming issues. Appendices include a report on Medicaid's role in school-based health services programs; information on the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT) Program and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP); and information on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Contact: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244, Telephone: (800) 633-4227 Secondary Telephone: (877) 267-2323 Fax: Web Site: https://www.cms.gov Available from the website.

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Keywords: Administration, EPSDT, Financing, Manuals, Medicaid, School age children, School health services, State Children', s Health Insurance Program

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.

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

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.

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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

Annotation: This report provides background information on Section 1115 demonstration projects under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) and provides general guidance for states that may consider this new alternative. Information current as of January 31, 2001 is presented and examples are included from states that have submitted proposals to the Health Care Financing Administration. The report outlines the research and demonstration project requirements for states and describes the projects already underway in seven states; California, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin. Appendix A outlines the experience with Section 1115 waivers in the Medicaid program, gives examples, and presents a chart of project status for each state (as of December 2000). Appendix B provides contact information for demonstration projects.

Contact: National Conference of State Legislatures, 7700 East First Place, Denver, CO 80230, Telephone: (303) 364-7700 Fax: (303) 364-7800 Web Site: http://www.ncsl.org Available in libraries. Document Number: ISBN 1-58024-172-7.

Keywords: California, Demonstration programs, Health Care Financing Administration, Health care financing, Medicaid, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Program descriptions, Rhode Island, State Children', State programs, Wisconsin, s Health Insurance Programs

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

Annotation: This interim MCH Update examines early state trends in eligibility levels for children and pregnant women. It reflects information contained in State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) plans submitted to the Health Care Financing Administration as of June 15, 1998. This report discusses SCHIP, options for its implementation, and eligibility for children and pregnant women. A table shows whether the type of SCHIP plan proposed for each state is Medicaid expansion, a state-designed program, or a combined approach. A second table shows Medicaid/SCHIP eligibility percentages of infants and children before and after the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 for infants, children below age six, and children ages six and older by state. The third table shows expanded eligibility levels related to Medicaid expansions and state-designed programs for seven states using a combined approach. The fourth table shows Medicaid eligibility of pregnant women before and after the Balanced Budget Act of 1997.

Contact: National Governors Association, 444 North Capitol Street, Suite 267, Washington, DC 20001-1512, Telephone: (202) 624-5300 Secondary Telephone: E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.nga.org Price unknown.

Keywords: State programs, Budgets, Children, Federal legislation, Health Care Financing Administration, Health insurance, Medicaid, Pregnant women, Reports, State Children', s Health Insurance Program

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.

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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

Annotation: This paper summarizes the results of a study of 12 state programs that subsidize the cost of health insurance coverage for particular groups of low income residents. The paper highlights common and unique features of the programs, including aspects of their administrative structures, use of managed care, eligibility standards, application and enrollment procedures, premiums, and budgets. Finally, the report offers a set of strategic lessons for comparable programs.

Contact: Commonwealth Fund, One East 75th Street, New York, NY 10021, Telephone: (212) 606-3800 Contact Phone: (800) 777-2744 Fax: (212) 606-3500 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.commonwealthfund.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Administration, Budgets, Eligibility, Enrollment, Health insurance, Low income groups, Managed care, State health insurance programs

Annotation: This report shows the extent to which states are making special efforts and developing new initiatives under the State Children's Health Program (SCHIP) to ensure that children obtain the health services they need. To obtain a firsthand understanding of how states were approaching this goal, this study reviewed 19 plans that states submitted to the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA). The study also included interviews with state officials to improve understanding of their SCHIP plans and to obtain detailed information about children's health programs that states have already been operating.

Contact: New Directions for Policy, 1015 18th Street, N.W., Suite 210, Washington, DC 20036, Telephone: (202) 833-8877 Fax: (202) 833-8932 Available at no charge.

Keywords: Child health services, Health Care Financing Administration, Reports, State Children', State MCH programs, s Health Insurance Program

Annotation: This document describes the U.S Bureau of Primary Health Care's expectations for all health center programs covered under section 330 of the Public Health Service Act as amended by the Health Centers Consolidation Act of 1996 (P.L. 104-299). Topics include mission and strategy, clinical program, governance, and management and finance.

Contact: National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center, Georgetown University, Washington, DC 20057, E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.mchoralhealth.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Clinic administration, Community health centers, Federal programs, Financing, Health services delivery, Legislation, Management, Oral Health, Primary care, Underserved populations

Annotation: This report presents general information on state interagency coordinating councils (SICCs) as well as the relationship between local or regional councils and their SICC. Information includes each SICC's composition and membership, parent roles and participation, structure and reorganization, and roles and functions. The information is designed to provide information on successful examples of practices of other SICCs.

Contact: Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center, Campus Box 8040, UNC-CH, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-8040, Telephone: (919) 962-2001 Secondary Telephone: (919) 843-3269 Fax: 919.966.7463 E-mail: [email protected] Contact E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://ectacenter.org/ Available from the website.

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Keywords: Administration, Community coordination, Consortia, Early intervention, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Interagency cooperation, Part H, Policy development, State programs

Annotation: This report describes the results of an independent assessment of the organizational structure of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and makes recommendations on how HRSA should best be organized.

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Keywords: Federal agencies, Health Resources and Services Administration, Health care access, Organizational change, Program evaluation

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