Results documented the public purpose served by these programs and endorsed the continuation of their mandate. A second AoA study developed the framework and design for two studies authorized by OAA to examine the quality of care in board and care facilities and the quality of home care services for older and disabled individuals. AoA is currently evaluating the Elderly Nutrition Program. In progress are evaluation activities to generate information to improve the health care system, such as surveys to collect data on consumers' satisfaction with access to and use of health services. Evaluations of educational interventions were completed in the areas of diabetes and adolescent school health.
Projects focus on performance management, customer participation, and rigorous rulemaking.
In fiscal 1995, FDA identified performance measures jointly with industry customers as part of the drug and biologic review processes necessary for implementation of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act. In addition, FDA completed an assessment of the Mammography Quality Standards Act of 1992. During fiscal 1995, FDA program managers were evaluating their performance measures in light of GPRA standards. The Office of Research and Demonstrations performs and supports HCFA evaluations to develop new health care financing policies and provide information on the impact of HCFA's programs. The objectives of the HRSA evaluation program are to enhance strategic planning, budget decisions, and legislative planning, and to improve program management.