The National Cancer Institute (NCI) recently announced a new Program Announcement, aimed at accelerating the development and commercialization of consumer health information technology products that translate the behavioral and communication science evidence base for the prevention and control of cancer and other chronic diseases. The NCI and the National Library of Medicine (a co-funding partner) are interested in supporting the development and dissemination of evidence-based health information technology (health IT) products that have the potential to:
- Prevent or reduce the risk of cancer
- Facilitate patient-provider communication and/or
- Improve disease outcomes in consumer and clinical settings
A non-exclusive list of product examples relevant to the FOA are provided below.