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Promising Evidence for Telehealth Strategies for the Delivery of Maternal Health Care
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The COVID-19 pandemic triggered many uncertainties and concerns for pregnant people, who were faced with navigating frequent prenatal and postpartum healthcare visits under risk of COVID-19 exposure. The pandemic has…
PCORI's Board of Governors approves 32 new members to advisory panels
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WASHINGTON, DC — The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Board of Governors today approved proposed slates with a total of 32 people to serve on PCORI’s five multi-stakeholder advisory panels…
PCORI approves $258 million to fund research studies addressing mental health, heart-related care, and a range of chronic and acute conditions
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WASHINGTON, DC — The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) has approved funding awards totaling $258 million to support 26 new research studies. These studies aim to fill evidence gaps and…
PCORI Engagement Award Program Offers New Funding to Build Capacity for Small Organizations to Engage in PCOR/CER
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The October 2022 Cycle of the Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award Program is now open. This funding cycle has a new funding opportunity for small groups: Building Capacity for Small…
In Case You Missed It: PCORI's Executive Director Shares Insights on Priorities in Health Affairs Interview
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PCORI Executive Director Nakela L. Cook, MD, MPH, shared her thoughts on PCORI’s role and the rich potential of its next phase during an hourlong interview with Alan Weil, JD, MPP, editor-in-chief of Health Affairs, in May. Cook’s interview was part of a series of “Policy Spotlight” events in which influential, national thought leaders contribute to the journal’s ongoing coverage of health policy issues.
PCORI launches up to $36 million initiative to advance the science of engagement in health research
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WASHINGTON, DC — The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) has launched a three-year initiative offering up to $36 million to strengthen and enhance the evidence base on engagement in research…
Learning Drives Innovation in New PCORI Initiatives
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Our efforts to engage patients and stakeholders across the healthcare community, and focus on outcomes of interest to patients and those who care for them, are how we conduct Research…
Resources, Roles, and Returning Value: Lessons from Patient- and Participant-Driven Research Communities (Part 2)
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As Patient and Participant-Driven Research Communities (PDRCs) have become widespread, PCORI embarked on an initiative to understand the patient and participant-driven research landscape more fully and organize a learning network…
PCORI to develop up to $113 million in new funding opportunities to reduce maternal health inequities and improve management of multiple chronic conditions
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WASHINGTON, DC — The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Board of Governors today approved the development of new research funding opportunities, providing up to $63 million for studies on reducing…
Resources, Roles, and Returning Value: Lessons from Patient- and Participant-Driven Research Communities (Part 1)
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PCORI’s mandate to fund research that is done differently requires engagement of patients and stakeholders as partners. By “engagement in research,” we refer to the meaningful involvement of patients, caregivers…
MEDIA ADVISORY: PCORI Executive Director Joins Health Affairs for Next Policy Spotlight on May 23
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Watch this Health Affairs Policy Spotlight WASHINGTON, DC — On Monday, May 23, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Executive Director, Nakela L. Cook, MD, MPH, will join Health Affairs Editor-in-Chief…
PCORI-funded Survey on Smell and Taste Dysfunction Prompts Tremendous Response from Patients
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Although the primary purpose of our ability to smell and taste is to protect us from danger, we often take these vital senses for granted. Jenifer Trachtman, Smell for Life…
Funding Opportunities Targeting Maternal Health, Hypertension Management, and More Open May 3
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On May 3, PCORI opened its second funding cycle of the year and started accepting Letters of Intent for several PCORI Funding Announcements (PFAs), which include calls for: Research studies…
PCORI offers up to $262 million to fund new research on postpartum care, hypertension management, and other high-priority topics
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WASHINGTON, DC — The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) today began accepting proposals for new studies and implementation projects through seven funding opportunities. These PCORI Funding Announcements (PFAs) include a…
Making A Difference: A Special Journal Supplement on Patient and Veteran Engagement in Health Research
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Researchers are increasingly realizing that partnering with patients and stakeholders to design and conduct studies can make those studies and the results they produce more useful to those making important…
Beyond Access to Care: Addressing Disparities across the Healthcare Continuum
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Health disparities are pervasive and persistent in the United States. Despite growing recognition that disparities exist, health inequities based on gender, race, socioeconomic status, and other demographic factors remain challenging…
Minority Health Month: Spotlight on COVID-19
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Each week throughout April, in recognition of National Minority Health Month, PCORI will spotlight health conditions that disproportionately affect communities of color. One of PCORI's National Priorities for Health is…
Minority Health Month: Spotlight on Chronic Kidney Disease
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Each week throughout April, in recognition of National Minority Health Month, PCORI will spotlight health conditions that disproportionately affect communities of color. One of PCORI's National Priorities for Health is…
How to make health research more relevant to patients and veterans? Make them partners in the research process
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WASHINGTON, DC — There is growing evidence that involving patients and other health care stakeholders in all aspects of the clinical research process can make studies and the results they…
Minority Health Month: Spotlight on Hypertension
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Each week throughout April, in recognition of National Minority Health Month, PCORI will spotlight health conditions that disproportionately affect communities of color. One of PCORI's National Priorities for Health is…
GAO issues call for nominations to fill seats on PCORI's Board of Governors
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WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has issued a call for nominations to fill seats on the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Board of Governors. Specifically, the…
Minority Health Month: Spotlight on Diabetes
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Each week throughout April, in recognition of National Minority Health Month, PCORI will spotlight health conditions that disproportionately affect communities of color. One of PCORI's National Priorities for Health is…
PCORI-Funded Research Promotes Kidney Health in Observance of National Kidney Month
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Healthy kidneys are key to healthy bodies—acting as a filter so that the nutrients we need to stay in our bloodstream are kept circulating while waste products are released in…
Community Activist's Work Influenced by Service on PCORI Advisory Panel
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My time on the PCORI Patient Engagement Advisory Panel (PEAP), as both a member and chair from 2017 to 2020, has had a tremendous impact on my thinking about patient…
PCORI Board adopts Research Agenda to guide future research funding
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WASHINGTON, DC—The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Board of Governors adopted a new Research Agenda at its meeting on March 8, taking another important step in outlining how PCORI will…