A Review of the HHS Family Planning Program Mission, Management, and Measurement of Results (2009) / Chapter Skim
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. OVERVIEW OF THE TITLE X PROGRAM The Title X program provides grants to public and nonprofit private entities to assist in establishing and operating family planning clinics, training service providers, conducting research, and engaging in communitybased education and outreach.
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Services financed in whole or in part by Title X are delivered through a wide variety of community-based clinics and sites that include state and local health departments, hospitals, university health centers, Planned Parenthood affiliates, community health centers, independent clinics, and other public and nonprofit agencies. Clinics supported by Title X provide preventive health care services, such as patient education and counseling; breast and pelvic examinations; screenings for cervical cancer, sexually transmitted diseases, and HIV; pregnancy diagnosis and counseling; contra
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Biomedical, behavioral, and health services research is aimed at improving the delivery of family planning services. Information and education includes information dissemination through a centralized clearinghouse and community-based education and outreach activities.
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• oes the overall Title X program meet relevant past, existing, and foresee D able future needs of the targeted population, using accepted medical, family planning, recognized and professional standards and reproductive health practices (based on the existing legislation, regulations, and guidance)
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These documents included Title X's authorizing legislation, relevant regulations, program evaluations, guidance documents, annual reports, service delivery improvement reports, and the program's PART evaluation. The committee also commissioned two papers to obtain an in-depth assessment of the organization and management of the program and issues pertaining to measuring the quality of family planning services.
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to reflect relevant goals, outcomes, and processes needed to successfully implement and manage the Title X program? • Does the overall Title X program meet relevant past, existing, and 3, 4 foreseeable future needs of the targeted population, using accepted medical, family planning, recognized and professional standards and reproductive health practices (based on the existing legislation, regulations, and guidance)
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