In designing the study questions, the EPC consulted several Key Informants who represent the end-users of research. The EPC sought the Key Informant input on the priority areas for research and synthesis. Key Informants are not involved in the analysis of the evidence or the writing of the report. Therefore, in the end, study questions, design, methodologic approaches, and/or conclusions do not necessarily represent the views of individual Key Informants.

Key Informants must disclose any financial conflicts of interest greater than $5,000 and any other relevant business or professional conflicts of interest. Because of their role as end-users, individuals with potential conflicts may be retained. The TOO and the EPC work to balance, manage, or mitigate any conflicts of interest.

The list of Key Informants who provided input to this report follows:

• Yerado Abrahamian, M.H.S.
  Team Lead, Clinical Practice Guidelines
  Kaiser Permanente Southern California
  Pasadena, CA
• Shonta Chambers, M.S.W.
  Executive Vice President of Health Equity Initiatives and Community Engagement
  Patient Advocate Foundation
  Atlanta, GA
• Lauren Choi, J.D., M.A.
  Managing Director, Health Data and Technology Policy
  Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
  Washington, DC
• Malika Fair, M.D., M.P.H.
  Senior Director, Equity and Social Accountability
  Association of American Medical Colleges
  Washington, DC
• David Hunt, M.D.
  Medical Director, Patient Safety and Health IT Adoption
  Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology
  Washington, DC
• LaShawn McIver, M.D., M.P.H.
  Director, Office of Minority Health
  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesBaltimore, MD
• Neil R. Powe, M.D., M.P.H., M.B.A.^*
  Professor of Medicine
  University of California-San Francisco
  San Francisco, CA
• Joan Reede, M.D., M.S., M.P.H., M.B.A.
  Dean for Diversity and Community Partnership
  Harvard University
  Cambridge, MA
• Lucy Savitz, Ph.D., M.B.A.
  Professor of Health Policy and Management
  University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health
  Pittsburgh, PA
• Denise Schofield
  Executive Director, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
  Chicago, IL
• Leith States, M.D., M.P.H., M.B.A.
  Chief Medical Officer
  Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health
  Department of Health and Human Services
  Washington, DC
• Suzanne Tamang, Ph.D.
  Senior Computer Scientist
  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
  Menlo Park, CA
• Christo Wilson, Ph.D.
  Associate Professor and Director, Cybersecurity Program
  Northeastern University
  Boston, MA
• David Wong, M.D.
  Chief Medical Officer
  Office of Minority Health
  Department of Health and Human Services
  Washington, DC

Footnotes

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Provided input on Draft Report.