Choosing a Plan for Minority & Undeserved Workers

Award Information

Agency: Department of Health and Human Services	Branch: N/A	Award ID: 25302	Program Year/Program: 1995 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number: 25302	Solicitation Year: N/A	Solicitation Topic Code: N/A	Solicitation Number: N/A

Small Business Information: ABACUS MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
ABACUS MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGIES 1210 PONTIAC AVE CRANSTON, RI 02920
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Woman-Owned: No

Minority-Owned: No

HUBZone-Owned: No

Phase 2: Fiscal Year: 1995

Title: Choosing a Plan for Minority & Undeserved Workers

Agency: HHS

Contract: 282-94-2033,

Award Amount: $586,272.00

Abstract:
As the ability to communicate with the health care system becomes more important, there isa risk that minority populations, particularly non-English speaking and undeserved persons, will fallfurther behind in the level of care they receive. We are currently developing a general healthcare planfor its member companies, expected to begin in April 1994, and to be fully insured and provided inpartnership with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Rhode Island. The investigation are conducting socialresearch to identify variables in decision making abilities and needs. In Phase I we will clarify theseneeds, and develop three prototype decision support systems to assist individuals choose an appropriatehealth plan. In Phase II, the decision support systems will be expanded and refined via a comparativetrial of materials, methods and outlets.

Principal Investigator:
Christina Zarcadoolas
4014679001

Business Contact:

Small Business Information at Submission:

Abacus Management Group, Inc.
1210 Pontiac Avenue Cranston, MI 02920

EIN/Tax ID:

DUNS: N/A

Number of Employees: N/A

Woman-Owned: No

Minority-Owned: No

HUBZone-Owned: No