[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 250 (Wednesday, December 31, 1997)] [Notices] [Pages 68293-68294] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-34072] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Notice of a Cooperative Agreement With the National Hispanic Medical Association The Office of Minority Health (OMH), Office of Public Health and Science, announces that it will enter into an umbrella cooperative agreement with The National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA). This cooperative agreement will establish the broad programmatic framework in which specific projects can be funded as they are identified during the project period. The purpose of this cooperative agreement is to assist NHMA to expand and enhance its activities relevant to health issues affecting the Hispanic community in areas such as access to health care, health promotion, disease prevention, medical and health services research, medical student and faculty recruitment, cultural competence curriculum in medical education, and health policy that impacts the medically undeserved in the United States. It is anticipated that future activities will focus on programs and policies aimed at improving the overall health status of Hispanics in order to eliminate the health gaps which exist between Hispanics and others. OMH will provide consultation, including administrative and technical assistance as needed, for the execution and evaluation of all aspects of this cooperative agreement. OMH will also participate and/or collaborate with the awardee in any workshops or symposia to exchange current information, opinions, and research findings during this agreement. Authorizing Legislation This cooperative agreement is authorized under Section 1707(d)(1) of the Public Health Service Act. [[Page 68294]] Background Assistance will be provide only to the NHMA. No other applications are solicited. NHMA is the only organization capable of administering this cooperative agreement because it: 1. Established an infrastructure for a national office. 2. Developed the National Advisory Committee for policy and program direction. 3. Implemented national strategic planning meetings to meet with Hispanic physicians and to discuss their priority issues. 4. Developed and maintains a national database of Hispanic physicians and Hispanic medical residents. 5. Maintains a membership resume bank and speakers bureau. 6. Develops pertinent policy papers addressing Hispanic health issues that affect Hispanic physicians and Hispanic consumers. 7. Conducts annual membership conference to showcase the important roles and expertise of Hispanic physicians in health promotion, service delivery, research, and policy across the United States. 8. Supports a leadership development and mentorship program for medical students and physicians. 9. Supports presentations and participation a major national health conferences. 10. Collaborates and forms partnerships with other organizations that focus on increasing the representation of Hispanics in the medical professions. 11. Maintains active membership in the following coalitions: American Medical Association Minority Physicians Consortium; Association of American Medical Colleges Diversity in the Health Professions Coalition; the Coalition for Hispanic Advancement; the Hispanic Health-Education Coalition; and Americans for a Fair Chance. 12. Maintains a Website and provides Hispanic physicians with a monthly news bulletin. 13. Works to develop cultural competency training for health providers and information on managed care and quality of health care standards. This cooperative agreement will be awarded in FY 1998 for a 12- month budget period within a project period of 5 years. Continuation awards within the project period will be made on the basis of satisfactory progress and the availability of funds. Where To Obtain Additional Information If you are interested in obtaining additional information regarding this project, contact Guadalupe Pacheco, Office of Minority Health, 5515 Security Lane, Suite 1000, Rockville, Maryland 20852 or telephone (303) 443-5084. The Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance number is 93.004. Dated: December 17, 1997. Clay E. Simpson, Jr., Deputy Assistant Secretary for Minority Health. [FR Doc. 97-34072 Filed 12-30-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160-17-M