Due to reliance on third-party data collectors that requires additional planning and coordination, OMB approves this package consistent with the understanding that in the next revision/extension of the package, the agency will update the race/ethnicity question in this information collection to be in compliance with the updated SPD 15 (effective as of March 28, 2024).
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07/31/2025
36 Months From Approved
06/30/2025
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20,069
10,031
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8,141
23,990
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As part of the federal response to COVID-19, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has funded a new initiative involving two cooperative agreements with the American Heart Association (AHA) to improve COVID-19-related health outcomes by addressing hypertension (high blood pressure) among racial and ethnic minority populations.
The $32 million project from the HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Bureau of Primary Health Care will support the implementation of the National Hypertension Control Initiative (NHCI), a national initiative to improve blood pressure control among the most at-risk populations, including racial and ethnic minorities.
The NHCI will support 350 participating HRSA-funded health centers by providing patient and provider education and training for effective hypertension control as well as integration of remote blood pressure monitoring technology into the treatment of hypertension for patients served by participating health centers. The project will also utilize the American Heart Association's targeted media campaigns and existing partnerships with community-based organizations (CBOs) to help reach Black, Latino, and other impacted communities with i) culturally and linguistically appropriate messages, ii) access to blood pressure screenings, and iii) connection to health centers to encourage proper treatment and management of hypertension of screened individuals. This initiative serves to increase the number of adult patients with controlled hypertension and reduce the potential risk of COVID-related health outcomes.
AHA aims to conduct an evaluation to assess the feasibility of the implementation of each of the three NHCI strategies. The findings of this evaluation will inform the improvement and tailoring of AHAâs communication approaches about the importance of and techniques for improving blood pressure control, including the benefits of accurately measuring, rapidly acting, and having a patient-focused approach to blood pressure control.
US Code:
42 USC 300u-6
Name of Law: Section 1707 of the Public Health Service Act
This revision request details research activities by the American Heart Association (AHA) involving professionals from community-based organizations (CBOs) and community health centers (CHCs) to enhance participation in the National Hypertension Control Initiative (NHCI) and improve hypertension control. The AHA aims to identify best practices combining new blood pressure technology, lifestyle changes, and targeted media campaigns to address high blood pressure, particularly in vulnerable populations affected by COVID-19.
The survey aims to provide insights for better engagement and effective methods for NHCI. Data collected will not be for statistical inference but to inform AHA's approach and report outcomes. Key research purposes include:
1. Gathering data from health professionals participating in NHCI.
2. Evaluating changes in knowledge, attitudes, and practices about blood pressure among these professionals.
3. Assessing clinical behavior changes in hypertension management among healthcare professionals involved in NHCI.
4. Methods of data collection include interviews, web-based surveys, and online forms, focusing on both quantitative and qualitative data. Primary data collection will involve:
4. Community Health Worker (CHW) Application: Collecting data from Community Health Workers (CHWs) for placement in relevant activities.
5. CHW Assessment Form: Monitoring CHWs' goals and performance in community placements.
6. CHW Program Modules: Administering health lessons to CHWs to evaluate their knowledge and skills.
7. CHC Surveys: Gathering data from CHCs on their use and perception of NHCI services.
This information will help in tracking CHW involvement across the country, monitoring CHC progress, and improving community health services. The AHA plans to use improved information technology to make data collection more efficient and representative. The data will be primarily collected electronically, using pre-populated fields to reduce participant burden.
AHA ensures that this data collection doesnât duplicate existing federal data and aims to minimize reporting burdens on CHCs. The collected information is critical for timely evaluation and quality improvement of the NHCI project, given its three-year timeline for broader application. Data collection frequency is structured to minimize participant burden while ensuring effective project evaluation.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Form 1 CHCs Uniti Health
30-day FRN NHCI Submitted 3-15-2024.docx
30-day 0990-Hypertension__05022022.pdf
CHCs Uniti Health