[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 65 (Wednesday, April 3, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 14801]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-8092]



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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

``Models That Work'' Campaign

AGENCY: Health Resources and Services Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice of cosponsorship opportunity.

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SUMMARY: The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) 
announces the opportunity for private and public organizations to join 
us in cosponsoring the ``Models That Work'' Campaign. The Campaign is a 
nationwide, multi-year initiative designed to identify and promote 
programs that serve as models of innovative approaches to the delivery 
of primary and preventive health care to underserved and vulnerable 
populations. HRSA's Bureau of Primary Health Care launched the Campaign 
in the fall of 1994. The next cycle of the Campaign will begin May 1, 
1996, with a national competition to identify model programs.

DATES and ADDRESSES: Nominations are due on May 3, 1996, and should be 
sent to Dr. Regan Crump in HRSA's Bureau of Primary Health Care, 4350 
East West Highway, Bethesda, Maryland, 20814.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Requests for additional information on the ``Models That Work'' 
Campaign and cosponsorship should be directed to: Dr. Regan Crump, 
Health Resources and Services Administration, Bureau of Primary Health 
Care, 4350 East-West Highway, Bethesda, Maryland, 20814 Fax: (301) 594-
4997; phone: (301) 594-4340. Email: [email protected]

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The ``Model That Work'' Campaign has four 
main objectives: 1) to identify programs that serve as models of 
innovative approaches to the delivery of primary and preventive health 
care to underserved and vulnerable populations, 2) to share information 
about the Model programs and strategies with interested parties, 3) to 
maintain a dialogue with health care leaders and decisionmakers on the 
benefits of investing in new approaches for providing primary and 
preventive care, and 4) to stimulate public-private partnerships that 
support innovative community-based primary care infrastructures.
    The next cycle of the Campaign will begin with a national 
competition to identify model programs. The winners of the competition 
will be featured at a national symposium to be held this fall in 
Washington, D.C. Lessons learned from the winning models will be shared 
through a variety of means, including process releases, articles, a 
video, a compendium, and exhibits at conferences. The winners are 
expected to be available to provide technical assistance to entities 
interested in replicating or adapting their model.

Expectation of Cosponsors

    Cosponsoring organizations must have a substantive interest in the 
goals of the Campaign and are expected to be active participants in the 
Campaign. Cosponsorship involves joint development, support, 
implementation, and evaluation of the Campaign with the Health 
Resources and Services Administration's Bureau of Primary Health Care 
and other cosponsors. A copy of the Department of Health and Human 
Services guidelines on cosponsorship is available upon request.

Cosponsor Nomination Process

    Representatives of interested organizations can nominate their 
organization by sending a 1-3 page letter that includes: (1) A 
description of the organization and its mission, (2) evidence of a 
substantive interest in the Campaign, and (3) a statement on how the 
organization's participation will enhance the ability of the Campaign 
to fulfill its purpose.


    Dated: March 28, 1996.
Ciro V. Sumaya,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. 96-8092 Filed 4-2-96; 8:45 am]
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