NIH Reporter #5I01HX003151-06

Data Analytics and Whole Health Coaching Services for Homeless Veterans

This opportunity from the Veterans Affairs - Palo Alto Health Care System seeks innovative service providers to integrate data analytics with Whole Health Coaching for homeless Veterans: - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Palo Alto Health Care System - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Data analytics services to identify and target high-need homeless Veterans - Whole Health Coaching delivered by trained Peer Specialists - Implementation of a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to evaluate effectiveness - Process evaluation and budget impact analysis - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Demonstrated expertise in data analytics, Whole Health Coaching, and RCT methodology - Ability to conduct process evaluations and budget impact analyses - Focus on reducing frequent acute care utilization among homeless Veterans - Potential for large-scale implementation if successful

Description

This project aims to evaluate whether integrating data analytics with Whole Health Coaching delivered by Peer Specialists can reduce the frequency of acute care utilization among homeless Veterans. The study involves a randomized controlled trial, process evaluation, and budget impact analysis, with potential for large-scale implementation based on results. The research focuses on targeting and tailoring care for homeless Veterans at highest risk of poor health outcomes and premature mortality to minimize their reliance on acute care services and reduce healthcare costs.

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