User Liaison Program (ULP)

1. User Liaison Program(ULP) Bridging the gap between researchers and policymakers

2. ULP Objectives • Provide objective, science-based information and tools • Conduct targeted dissemination of health services research • Stimulate and facilitate policymakers’ use of health services research • Assist AHRQ in identifying policymakers’ information needs

3. ULP Products • National Workshops and Seminars • State-specific Workshops • Audio Conferences • Audiotapes (Call 1-800-358-9295) • Summaries and Briefs • Online Distance Learning

4. Upcoming Workshops and Audio Conferences 2002

5. Rural Health Care: Readiness to Function Effectively in Times of Fiscal Constraint June 3-5, 2002 Denver, CO

6. Using Policy Analysis and Research More Effectively in Decision Making July 28-August 2, 2002 Rensselaerville, NY

7. Children with Special Health Care Needs September 23-25, 2002 Los Angeles, CA

8. Workshop Title TBD November 18-20, 2002 Tampa, FL

9. Managing Costs Associated with the Care of Persons with Disabilities and Chronic Illnesses December 11-13, 2002 Philadelphia, PA

10. ULP Audio Conferences Improving Patient Safety September 25-26, 2002 Controlling Rising Health Care Costs:Promising Practices October 2002 (exact dates TBD)

11. ULP on the Web • www.ahrq.gov • Click on “State & Local Policymakers” User Liaison Program in left column • Access Past Workshop Summaries and Information on Audiotapes • Take an Online Distance Learning Program on SCHIP

12. Questions for ULP? • Call our central number at 301-594-6668 • E-mail to our central e-mail address: ulp@ahrq.gov • Fax us at 301-594-2035 • Name and direct phone # of ULP staff attending this workshop can be found on the participant list