GAPPNet™ Stakeholder Organizations

GAPPNet stakeholder organizations may work independently on the following general activities to meet their organization’s goals, or collaboratively as part of GAPPNet.
Stakeholders	Knowledge synthesis	Evidence-based recommendation development	Translation research	Translation programs
Academia and Research Institutions	Conduct evidence-based reviews Develop knowledge bases	Participate in independent panels [Evaluation of Genomic Applications in Practice and Prevention (EGAPP) and the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)]	Join and organize research groups Conduct translation research	Serve on translation advisory committees Conduct outcomes research
Government	Conduct and provide funding for evidence-based reviews (federal) Develop and provide funding for establishing knowledge bases (federal) Generate and synthesize population-based data (federal and state) Convene scientific community (federal and state)	Support the development of methods and processes for establishing evidence-based recommendations (federal) Provide funding for the development of evidence-based recommendations (federal)	Provide funding for translation research (federal) Create partner collaborations through funding opportunities (federal)	Provide funding for translation activities and interventions (federal) Conduct translation activities and implement interventions (federal and state) Integrate evidence-based reviews and recommendations into Medicare, Medicaid, health insurance plans, and other groups Establish educational activities and support policy interventions (e.g., to promote the appropriate use of genomics applications, protect against misuse of genetic information, protect against harm due to genetic test results) Generate and synthesize population-based data Establish diverse partnerships and multidisciplinary advisory committees
Health Plans	Commission and conduct evidence-based reviews	Participate in independent panels [Evaluation of Genomic Applications in Practice and Prevention (EGAPP) and the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)]		Establish reimbursement policies for the use of genomic applications based on evidence-based reviews and recommendations Develop and disseminate translated educational materials (e.g., to promote the appropriate use of genomics applications, protect against misuse of genetic information, protect against harm due to genetic test results)
Industry			Conduct translation research	Develop new technologies, chips, informatics, etc.
Professional and Advisory Organizations	Commission and conduct evidence-based reviews (EGAPP and USPSTF)	Develop methods and processes for establishing evidence-based recommendations (EGAPP and USPSTF) Develop evidence-based recommendations (EGAPP and USPSTF)		Implement genomic applications through professional engagement, continuing medical education credits, and other educational activities Develop policy statements and recommendations for the use of genomics applications in clinical and public health practice
Community and Consumer Groups			Participate in community-driven translation research	Conduct translation activities and interventions Advocate for policies on appropriate use of genomic applications Establish diverse partnerships and multidisciplinary advisory committees
Patient Advocacy Groups				Provide and disseminate evidence-based materials through Web sites and other media for patients and their families Host patient education seminars

The stakeholder organizations listed on this Web page participate voluntarily in GAPPNet™. Participation in GAPPNet™ does not imply any advisory relationship between these organizations and the U.S. government, nor does it imply an endorsement of the organizations.
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