Health Equity Data Access Program (HEDAP)
Key Information
Due Date: Not Specified
Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Source: Federal
Funding Category:
Health & Human Services
Funding Amount: $270,000
Funding Type: Government
Match Required: No
Contact Info:
Overview
The goal of this program is to empower researchers to delve into health services research that particularly targets racial and ethnic minority groups. Not only that, but the scope of this research can also include individuals with disabilities, the LGBTQ+ community, people with limited English proficiency, people living in rural areas, and others who are impacted by chronic poverty or inequality.
The program's primary aim is to facilitate applied research projects that employ innovative methods using CMS data. Such projects will ideally improve our understanding of health disparities among Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP enrollees.
Moreover, HEDAP encourages and prioritizes proposals that take into consideration 'intersectionality.' Understanding that people can be part of multiple socially defined groups and may experience overlapping health and social inequities is valuable. The program recognizes that these individuals may also have intertwining strengths and assets that can be leveraged in their healthcare.
The findings that emerge from research conducted through HEDAP will provide CMS and its partners, such as Quality Improvement Organizations and Hospital Engagement Networks, with invaluable insights about various enrollee subgroups. This data will then be used to fine-tune their efforts to identify and alleviate health disparities in underserved sections of the population.
The granted access to the VRDC 'seat' will last for a period of 36 months for each researcher, contingent on the availability of the necessary funds.
Key Dates
Open Date: Not Specified
Application Due Date: Not Specified
Estimated Award Date: Not Specified
Additional Details
Eligible Activities
- Research and Development
Eligible Applicants
- Unrestricted