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R -- DEFINING THE VALUE OF EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN CLINICAL AMBULATORY SETTINGS SOL 230-BHPR-25(9) DUE 072399 POC Mary Jean Skinner, 301-443-5237 The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is soliciting proposals in accordance with the Negotiate Contracts Procedures in Part 15 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). AWARDS RESULTING FROM THIS SOLICITATION ARE LIMITED TO ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS PROVIDING HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS IN THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES ACT, SECTION 747. The purpose of this procurement is to provide direction and oversight to four independently funded research teams charged with developing empirical evidence that documents and demonstrates that health professions education in ambulatory care facilities adds value to health care. The conceptual model for this coordinated study can be found in "Understanding the Value Added to Clinical Care by Educational Activities", December 31, 1998 and which will be made a part of the solicitation package. The period of performance is one base year with 2 option years. Solicitation will be issued on or about June 23, 1999. The closing date will be on July 23, 1999, at no later than 4:00 p.m. local prevailing time. All requests must be in writing or by FAX to 301-443-5462, and cite solicitation 230-BHPR-25(9). Telephone requests will not be honored. Posted 06/08/99 (W-SN340588). (0159)

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