Attachment 121 -- MPC Announcement

Announcement

New telephone numbers, fax and

mailing information starting in 2010

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has selected a new data collection team to conduct the MEPS Medical Provider Component — RTI International (RTI) and Social and Scientific Systems, Inc. (SSS).

RTI International (RTI) is a private, nonprofit research institute dedicated to conducting multidisciplinary research that improves the human condition. Social and Scientific Systems, Inc. (SSS) is an employee-owned company dedicated to improving public health worldwide by providing technical, research, and management services to government and other clients.

The RTI-SSS team is pleased to work with the selected MPC medical providers and looks forward to collecting information for this important research survey.

Please note our new mail, fax, and telephone information below.

How to Contact the Study Starting in 2010:

Telephone Number Fax Number

[Fill 1-800-XXX-XXXX] [Fill 1-800-XXX-XXXX]

Mailing Address

MEPS-Medical Provider Component Director

One North Commerce Center

5265 Capital Boulevard

Raleigh, NC 27616