Health Services Research Networking Group

This is a great time to get involved in the Health Services Research Networking Group to help identify opportunities they will pursue, recruit colleagues in the field, or step into a leadership role as chair of a task force.

Contact the Health Services Research Networking Group Chair, Dr. Kinney, Adam R. <> or Chair-Elect, Dr. Jessica Edelstein , to learn more and get involved.

JOIN THE TASK FORCE

Thank you for being a part of the Health Services Research Networking Group! We love that the ACRM attracts the most passionate interdisciplinary mix of rehabilitation pros from around the world. What an honor to collaborate with such driven individuals. We hope to meet with you at our upcoming networking group meeting to discuss current projects and opportunities for contribution and collaboration.

ACRM Health Services Research Networking Group All Member Meeting

Save the date!

Date: 25 October 

Time: 2:00 PM ET

If you have a topic or question that you would like Dr. Padgett to address, please email it to adam.kinney@va.gov no later than April 1 and we will ask Dr. Padgett to incorporate it into the discussion. We hope to see you there!

Meeting ID: 868 0246 4663
Passcode: 578811

MISSION

The mission of the HSRNG is to facilitate collaboration and increase the scope and effectiveness of rehabilitation-relevant health services research.

VISION

To leverage our expertise as rehabilitation professionals to conduct, promote, and disseminate rehabilitation-relevant health services research that directly informs how rehabilitation services are organized, delivered, evaluated, and reimbursed. Together, we can provide the quality evidence that gives rehabilitation a strong voice during these transformative times.

GOALS

• Increase capacity for conducting and disseminating rehabilitation-relevant health services research
• Conduct timely, policy-relevant projects that demonstrate the value of rehabilitative care and inform decision-making

HOW TO JOIN

The opportunity to participate in more than 20 specialized interdisciplinary special interest groups (ISIG) and networking groups and to engage in their task forces, is one of the most valuable benefits of ACRM membership.

Membership is available at various levels and includes a subscription to the most-cited journal in rehabilitation, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, as well as discounted member pricing on all ACRM products and events.

Click the JOIN NOW button to learn more or contact Member Services at +1.703.435.5335 for personal assistance. Contact a co-chair to learn more about this networking group and ways to participate.

Already an ACRM Member? Click here to join the HSRNG.

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ACCOMPLISHMENTS (1st Year)

• Established executive committee
  • Articulated group’s vision & mission
• Launched HSR track at ACRM Annual Conference.
  • HSR Special Symposium

• Identified two projects / deliverables for Year 2:
  • Scoping review on state of rehab-related HSR (Natalie Leland).
  • Describe current capacity & pipeline for rehab HSR workforce (Tracy Mroz).

2nd YEAR GOALS

• Explore opportunities to collaborate with other groups in ACRM’s (full-day) vertical programming pilot.
• Recruit HSR communications &/or social media officer.
• Create HSR resources webpage, including:
  • Links to fundamental HSR / health policy resources.
  • Dynamic list of rehab-related HSR publications.
• Support new member-initiated projects / task forces.

MEMBER GUIDE TO PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

The Member Guide to Product Development describes ACRM products, e.g., fact sheets, journal articles, manuals, and the procedure used by ACRM groups and committees to develop them. Includes a product development worksheet and a form to request a product review.