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Networking as a Sustainability Strategy: Lessons from ATMC

Networking as a Sustainability Strategy: Lessons from ATMC. Paula Keller, MPH RWJF National Program Meeting November 16, 2006. ATMC Overview. Goal: integrate tobacco dependence treatment into health care systems Strategies: Fund systems change evaluations

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Networking as a Sustainability Strategy: Lessons from ATMC

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  1. Networking as a Sustainability Strategy: Lessons from ATMC Paula Keller, MPH RWJF National Program Meeting November 16, 2006

  2. ATMC Overview Goal: integrate tobacco dependence treatment into health care systems Strategies: • Fund systems change evaluations • Establish research partnerships with managed care organizations • Develop cadre of new researchers

  3. ATMC’s Accomplishments • 24 funded projects • 30+ papers published in peer-reviewed journals • Two peer-reviewed supplements coordinated by the NPO • Expanded field of systems-level researchers • NPO leadership active in advocating for systems change and further research

  4. Roots and Wings ATHC Overview Goals: • Preserve and share the knowledge gained and lessons learned • Leverage RWJF’s investment • Maintain the network of researchers and partners

  5. Roots and Wings ATHC Overview Goals: • Preserve and share the knowledge gained and lessons learned • Leverage RWJF’s investment • Maintain the network of researchers and partners

  6. Maintaining the Cadre of Researchers Micro strategies: • Annual Forums • Listserv • Website (www.athc.wisc.edu) Macro strategies: • Mentoring and career development

  7. Linkages with Funders Micro strategies: • Identify and disseminate research funding opportunities Macro strategies: • Work with policymakers and funders to invest in tobacco control and systems change innovations

  8. Communication and Advocacy Micro strategies: • Listserv and website • Former grantees are recognized as experts in the field Macro strategies: • NPO leadership use the “bully pulpit” to advocate for systems change research and innovations

  9. Challenges • Maintaining the critical mass of researchers • Precarious funding environment • Positioning systems-level research as an example of translational research

  10. Summary

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