The “Bangladesh Knowledge Management Initiative (BKMI) helps the government along with USAID https://www.usaid.gov, to partner with stakeholders to further develop effective Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) interventions to help the people in Bangladesh. …Continue reading
Developments in Bioelectronics Medicine
As reported by the National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) www.nist.gov, bioelectronics medicine results from the convergence of neuroscience, molecular and cell biology, and bioengineering. …Continue reading
VA’s Clinical Pharmacy Specialists
According to the VA’s Office of Rural Health’s www.ruralhealth.va.gov Spring 2017 newsletter, the 2.9 million enrolled rural veteran patients who rely on the VA for healthcare may benefit from the recent use of Clinical Pharmacy Specialists in advanced practice provider roles. …Continue reading
CDC to Award Contract
On March 16, 2017, CDC www.cdc.gov posted a notice on www.fbo.gov with the intent to award a sole source firm-fixed price purchase order for $149,951 to the Bio-Nuclear of Puerto Rico, Inc. www.bionuclear.com located in San Juan. The government intends to purchase the Dynex Agility System www.dynex-agility.com needed by CDC’s Division of Emergency Operations. …Continue reading
Business Coalitions Receive Grants
The Purchaser Value Network (PVN) www.pvnetwork.org, an initiative of the Pacific Business Group on Health www.pbgh.org has awarded initial matching grants to non-profit regional business coalitions that are implementing innovative practices in value-based purchasing and healthcare payment reform. …Continue reading
$6.1 Million for Wireless Research
The National Science Foundation (NSF) www.nsf.gov provided a $6.1 million five year award to accelerate advanced wireless research through NSF’s “Platforms for Advanced Wireless Research” (PAWR) program. …Continue reading
SAMHSA Accepting Grant Applications
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) www.samhsa.gov within HHS is now accepting applications for “Promoting Integration of Primary and Behavioral Health Care” (PIPBHC) (SM-17-008) grants. …Continue reading