[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 87 (Friday, May 5, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 29134-29135]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-09613]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Administration for Community Living


Intent To Award a Single-Source Supplement To Provide the 
National Aging Network With Timely, Relevant, High-Quality 
Opportunities To Further Enhance Training and Technical Assistance, 
Visibility, and Cultural Adaptions Related to Chronic Disease Self-
Management Education (CDSME) Programs

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Administration for Community Living (ACL) announces the 
intent to award a single-source supplement to the current cooperative 
agreement held by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) for the Chronic 
Disease Self-Management Education (CDSME) Resource Center. The purpose 
of this program is to leverage and expand upon chronic disease self-
management education efforts across the nation; work collaboratively in 
partnership with the aging and disability network and other 
stakeholders to advance the development of technical assistance, 
education, and resources to increase public awareness about chronic 
disease self-management tools to better manage chronic conditions like 
diabetes, chronic pain, arthritis and depression; increase the number 
of older adults and adults with disabilities who participate in 
evidence-based CDSME and self-management support programs; and support 
the integration and sustainability of evidence-based CDSME and self-
management support programs within community integrated health 
networks.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  For further information or comments 
regarding this program supplement, contact Lesha Spencer-Brown, U.S. 
Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community 
Living, Administration on Aging, Office of Nutrition and Health 
Promotion Programs, [202-795-7331], email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of this supplement is to:
     Support enhanced training and technical assistance for 
CDSME program capacity building and delivery infrastructure through the 
update and development of evergreen evidence-based training materials 
and other resources based on needs and gaps identified from the 
grantees and the network; engagement of individuals from the field to 
establish cross-sector advisory panels that will advise on the 
development of best practices and frameworks for evidence-based program 
adaptation and effective delivery in underserved communities; 
facilitation of a mini grantee meeting that will offer intensive 
workshops on capacity building, program delivery and sustainability; 
further development of evidence-based program providers through a peer 
mentoring program; and enhance existing sustainability tools to assist 
the network in strategic planning activities that will lead to enhanced 
program sustainability.
     Augment marketing resources to include development and 
fielding of an assessment to better understand capacities, needs and 
opportunities around marketing; translation of existing and new 
resources into different languages; development of tip sheets and best 
practices guides around messaging and platforms for effective 
dissemination of program benefits and availability; and creation of 
materials and messaging that can be easily adapted by the network for 
their own use in increasing awareness about the CDSME programs and 
recruiting program participants in their communities.
     Improve the visibility of CDSME program data through a 
public facing interactive dashboard of national-level data that can be 
used for various purposes by the network; infographics describing CDSME 
grantee efforts and accomplishments (e.g., reach, cost savings, program 
outcomes); and a webinar series that will focus on program forecasting, 
reach and growth across the country, quality improvement, and best 
practices for data integration.
     Advance action steps in the ``Call to Action to Improve 
Cultural Relevance and Accessibility: Evidence-Based Programs among 
American Indian, Alaska native and Native Hawaiian Communities'' by 
working with researchers to operationalize several of the 
recommendations including developing program adaptations, improving 
cultural relevance of existing CDSME approved programs, and assisting 
with research and other needs to advance programs.
    The administrative supplement for FY 2023 will be in the amount of 
$1,088,834, bringing the total award for FY 2023 to $3,088,834.
    With this supplement, NCOA will be able to continue to work across 
the aging and disability network to enhance and expand existing CDSME 
efforts to increase the number of older adults and adults with 
disabilities who participate in evidence-based CDSME programs, and 
further embed CDSME programs in communities. The additional funding 
will not be used for projects or activities outside the scope of the 
approved award.
    Program Name: National Chronic Disease Self-Management Education 
(CDSME) Resource Center.
    Recipient: National Council on Aging (NCOA).
    Period of Performance: The supplement award will be issued for the 
third year of a five-year project period of August 1, 2021, to July 31, 
2026.
    Total Award Amount: $3,088,834 in FY 2023.
    Award Type: Cooperative Agreement Supplement.
    Statutory Authority: The Older Americans Act, title IV; and the 
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, 42 U.S.C. 300u-11 
(Prevention and Public Health Fund).
    Basis for Award: National Council on Aging (NCOA) is currently 
funded through a cooperative agreement to carry out the objectives of 
the project entitled, National Chronic Disease Self-Management 
Education (CDSME) Resource Center for the period of August 1, 2021, 
through July 31, 2026. Since the project's implementation, the grantee 
has made significant progress toward its approved work plan. The 
supplement will enable the grantee to carry their work even further, 
enhancing the support they provide to the Aging Network. The additional 
funding will not be used to begin new projects or activities, but 
rather to enhance efforts.
    NCOA is uniquely positioned to complete the work called for under 
this project. They have an already established infrastructure and are a 
known and trusted organization in the Aging Network. Prior to this 
current award, NCOA competed, and was awarded the National Chronic 
Disease Self-Management Education (CDSME) Resource Center for the past 
7 years. Under the current award period, they are providing technical 
assistance and educational opportunities for the Aging Network's CDSME 
efforts, in partnership with a broad network of local and national 
agencies, to increase the number of older adults and adults with 
disabilities who participate in

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evidence-based CDSME and self-management support programs, and support 
the integration and sustainability of these programs within community 
integrated health networks. They have a comprehensive, interactive web-
based repository (https://ncoa.org/professionals/health/center-for-healthy-aging/national-cdsme-resource-center) of tools and resources, 
including--best practices documents, issue briefs, and tip sheets based 
on identified needs and gaps in the network, CDSME program and fidelity 
guidance, educational learning modules and webinars via NCOA Connect 
(an online platform for learning and sharing among aging 
professionals), articles covering topics from program planning through 
sustainability, and videos. NCOA also hosts special events such as the 
Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day symposium, the annual Age + 
Action Conference (a gathering of grantees, aging professionals and 
others with an interest in aging to share and explore solutions to 
ensure equitable aging for all), facilitates the Evidence-Based Program 
Review Process that identifies and approves new health promotion and 
disease programs for implementation across the network, and they 
maintain the national CDSME database that tracks the delivery and 
impact of CDSME programs across the country. They have reached 
thousands of consumers and aging services providers using their 
comprehensive database of SUAs, AAAs, and other CDSME stakeholders. 
Additionally, they have worked diligently to ensure that an inclusive 
range of partners are in place, engaged in the work, and committed to 
the success of chronic disease self-management education.
    Establishing a separate but parallel grant project at this time 
could be potentially duplicative and disruptive to the current CDSME-
related activities well under way. More importantly, it could cause 
confusion among the Aging Network and stakeholders, and negatively 
impact training, implementation, communication, and support 
opportunities. If this supplement were not provided, the project would 
be unable to address the significant unmet needs of the Aging Network 
to engage more older adults and adults with disabilities in evidence-
based CDSME programs and embed these programs within communities so 
they are available and accessible over time.

    Dated: May 2, 2023.
Alison Barkoff,
Acting Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging.
[FR Doc. 2023-09613 Filed 5-4-23; 8:45 am]
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