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**W**elcome to CAPStone, the first in a series of newsletters for CAP
grantees! This newsletter will include information on upcoming CAP
related events, links to technical assistance, and a forum for answering
and asking questions. To submit information, updates, or ask questions,
please contact Audrey Smolkin at 215-861-4794 or by e-mail at
<asmolkin@hrsa.gov>.

\- Audrey Smolkin

# ![](media/image2.jpeg){width="0.26319444444444445in" height="0.25in"} PROGRAM UPDATE {#program-update .CAP-Head-1}

As you may know, we were thrilled to receive the full \$125 million in
CAP funding for FY2001. We are currently in the process of visiting over
50 additional programs that were approved but unfunded in last year's
cycle. We aim to have these grants out in March.

Additionally, we are working on program guidance for the FY2001
application, and plan to fund additional communities. There may also be
funds available for expansion grants for current grantees, and more
information will be available on that process shortly.

# ![](media/image2.jpeg){width="0.26319444444444445in" height="0.25in"} TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE-REFERRALS-RESOURCES {#technical-assistance-referrals-resources .CAP-Head-1}

In addition to getting help from your CAP team, we have set up a
contract with the Management Assistance Corporation (MAC). MAC is
available (for free!) to help answer questions, assist you in figuring
out next steps, and to link you with consultants in the areas of
information systems (MIS), legal, and clinical. If you need further
on-site assistance, there will be limited funds available to help you
obtain these resources. While these are the main areas MAC is focusing
on, you can feel free to contact them with any consulting and TA needs
you have and they will try to help. You can reach MAC by calling Bill
Kowgios or Kelly Garry-Burks at 1-301-468-6006 ext. 502 or ext. 504 or
e-mailing Bill at bkowgios@mac1988.com or Kelly at
[kgarryburks@mac1988.com](../kgarryburks@mac1988.com). Folks at MAC will
work with CAP to figure out how to best assist you.

# ![](media/image2.jpeg){width="0.26319444444444445in" height="0.25in"} CAP TA Calls {#cap-ta-calls .CAP-Head-1}

## Technical Assistance Calls {#technical-assistance-calls .CAP-Head-2}

Starting February 6th, every Tuesday from 1:00 to 2:30 EST, we will be
hosting a CAP related technical assistance call for all interested
grantees. The calls will be an opportunity to get briefings on
particular topics, connect with other grantees, and receive technical
assistance from consultants and CAP staff on a variety of topics. We
have picked the first few topics for calls, and hope to create the
topics for future calls from your suggestions and needs. In order to
register for the calls, please contact Audrey Smolkin (215-861-4794 or
asmolkin@hrsa.gov) with your name and phone number. Please contact us at
least a week prior to the call to register. We will likely repeat the
MIS call series throughout the year.

## CAP TA Calls

# Date Topic 

February 6 **Clinical: Pharmacy Issues**

Information on the 340B program, bulk purchasing, discounts from drug

companies, TA resources for pharmacy issues

February 13 **Information Systems: MIS 101**

Conceptualization of System; Vendor Selection and Procurement; and

Overview of Technology Solutions

February 20 **Information Systems**

Tour Demo of Milwaukee's Web Based MIS Eligibility and Enrollment
Database

February 27 **Information Systems: MIS System Implementation**

Requirements Definition; Functional design; Implementation services;
Cooperative agreements for data sharing/confidentiality

We are working on having March calls include a legal overview/briefing,
a clinical session on linking social services, "disease management 101,"
and an additional MIS call on project management and evaluation. Any
feedback on suggested topics is greatly appreciated!

# ![](media/image2.jpeg){width="0.26319444444444445in" height="0.25in"} WEBSITE {#website .CAP-Head-1}

The CAP resource and referral website is coming soon! As of early next
week you will be able to access the first stage of our website by
linking to [www.capcommunity.org](../www.capcommunity.org). This site
will have a bulletin board for asking questions and having discussions
and provide you with some resource links. A more in-depth resource
website should be up by around the end of February.

# ![](media/image2.jpeg){width="0.26319444444444445in" height="0.25in"} UPCOMING CONFERENCES/GRANTS {#upcoming-conferencesgrants .CAP-Head-1}

More information on upcoming CAP conferences will be posted in the next
newsletter. You may also be interested the following "mini-grants" from
Volunteers in Health:

> Computer Scholarship Program: Up to \$2,000 available for smaller
> budget organizations to purchase computers or update their technology
> through the purchase of Internet access, networking tools, software,
> and the like. Deadline February 9, 2001.
>
> Mini-Grant Program, \"Enhancing Capacity to Better Serve Patients.\" A
> new, topical mini-grant opportunity is available. Deadline March 30,
> 2001. Up to \$5,000 available for the following types of programs:

\- Developing an Interpreter Services Program

\- Developing a Clinician Volunteer Program

\- Developing a Chronic Disease Program

More information on both of these grant opportunities is available on
the VIH website at
[www.volunteersinhealthcare.org](../www.volunteersinhealthcare.org). If
you have questions, please contact VIH at their toll-free main number,
(877) 844-8442.