RWJF Releases 2017 County Health Rankings
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RWJF Releases 2017 County Health Rankings

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has released its 2017 County Health Rankings and one of its key findings suggests we need to do better: “More Americans are dying prematurely across the U.S.” The real “Uh-Oh!” about this finding is that …

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Community Health Network Awarded $2.5 million from CMS!

Congratulations to long-time Words for Good client, Community Health Network! The Indianapolis-based health system has been awarded more than $2.5 million over five years from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) under the CMS Innovation Center’s Accountable …

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<b>What a Trump Presidency Means for Federal Grants</b>

Ah… the multi-million dollar question. This has been a hot topic in our world over the past two weeks. An impending new administration always raises a degree of uncertainty in the prediction of federal funding allocations, but perhaps none quite …

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Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality: What’s That?

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), one of eight agencies within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is charged with conducting and supporting research to make healthcare safer, more accessible, higher quality, and more equitable …

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PCORI to Announce Key Changes in Methods Program

The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) will be revealing substantial changes to its “Improving Methods for Conducting Patient-Centered Outcomes Research” program when it releases its Cycle 3 funding opportunity announcement on August 15th.  Beginning with this cycle, the Methods Program …

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<b>Need An Expert Review of your Federal Grant Application?</b>

Words for Good doesn’t only write, project manage, and coach clients through the federal grant application process…we review drafted applications as well. Our comprehensive review process includes a detailed assessment for compliance with the funder’s guidelines, extensive editing, and tips …

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<b>2016 County Health Rankings are in!</b>

Each year the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation issues its County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, with the goal of building a Culture of Health – county by county. This provides reliable and specific data that helps communities identify their unique health …

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<b>PCORI Proposed Methodology Changes</b>

Stakeholders have a unique opportunity to help the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) modify its Methodology Standards. PCORI is currently accepting comments in response to its Proposed New and Revised Methodology Standards, which reflect changes to 25 of the current …

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<b>Nonprofit Forum – A Quarterly Educational Series</b>

Heads up, Indianapolis nonprofit organizations! If you haven’t already, you need to check out The Nonprofit Forum, a free quarterly opportunity for nonprofit management, trustees, and staff to gather for education, discussion, and networking. Sponsored by Conner Insurance, this forum allows area nonprofits to discuss …

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<b>Congratulations, Riggs Community Health Center!</b>

We are proud to announce that Riggs Community Health Center (Riggs CHC) has been selected to receive a $1 million Health Infrastructure Investment Program (HIIP) grant. Located in Lafayette, Indiana, Riggs CHC provides comprehensive primary, dental and behavioral care services …

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