Request for Proposals: Enabling Effective Conversations Regarding Menopausal Vasomotor Symptoms and Other Conditions Associated with Menopause Utilizing Electronic Health Records

Request for Proposals: Enabling Effective Conversations Regarding Menopausal Vasomotor Symptoms and Other Conditions Associated with Menopause Utilizing Electronic Health Records Letter of Intent due date: June 24, 2014 The RFP model is a two-stage process. Stage 1 is the submission of the LOI. After review of the LOI, you may be invited to submit your Full Grant Proposal. Stage 2 is the submission of the Full Grant Proposal. Specific Area of Interest for this RFP: Design and implement a learning and change-based program which enables effective dialogue between health care providers (HCPs) and women regarding the diagnosis and management of menopausal vasomotor symptoms (VMS) and other conditions associated with menopause. The program should incorporate current treatment algorithms and guidelines, utilize electronic health record (EHR) technologies (e.g., use of patient EHR portals to identify areas of discussion prior to HCP visits), include learning and change components targeting both HCPs and women, emphasize shared decision-making, and include components aimed at improving practice management. The impact of the program should be assessed by measuring changes in relevant clinical practice and resulting outcomes (e.g., percent of mid-life women appropriately assessed for VMS and other menopausal conditions, rates of diagnosis, appropriate management and/or treatment of VMS and other menopausal conditions, and patient satisfaction with care). Applicants are ...
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