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FCHDR was established to engage a wide range of federal agencies in cross-agency research partnerships to promote more coordinated efforts that target health improvement in populations disproportionately affected by disease, injury and/or disability. Research developed through the FCHDR will lead to new or better programs, policies and practices to reduce or eliminate health disparities.

FCHDR research topics are selected based on needs and opportunities for pooling scientific expertise and resources to conduct, translate, and disseminate research to accelerate the elimination of health disparities. In addition to engaging in research collaboration, FCHDR also promotes the development of products such as research reports, white papers, and journal articles.

• Health and Human Services, Office of Minority Health
• National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities
• Department of Education, National Institute on Developmental and Disabilities Research, Interagency Committee on Disability Research

The Executive Committee of the FCHDR was created to bring together selected agency representatives to seek practical solutions to advance health disparities research, and foster greater federal coordination, collaboration, and communication around the elimination of health disparities. Federal Departments represented on the Executive committee include:

• Department of Agriculture
• Department of Commerce
• Department of Education
• National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities
• Department of Energy
• Department of Homeland Security
• Department of the Interior
• Department of Housing and Urban Development
• Department of Justice
• Department of Labor
• Department of State
• Department of Transportation
• Department of Veterans Affairs
• Environmental Protection Agency
• National Science Foundation
• HHS Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
• HHS Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• HHS Health Resources and Services Administration
• HHS National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research
• HHS Office of Minority Health

1. Identify health disparities challenges including the scientific and practical evidence most relevant to underpinning future policy and action
2. Increase and maintain awareness about federal government efforts and opportunities to address health disparities
3. Determine how evidence can be translated into practice to address health disparities and promote innovation
4. Advise on possible objectives and measures for future research, building on the successes and experiences of health disparities experts
5. Publish reports that will contribute to the development of the FCHDR strategic vision and plan