Appendix A3. Scholar Study Description/FAQs

OMB No.: XXX-XXXX
Expiration date: XX-XX-XXXX

Appendix A3. Scholar Frequently Asked Questions

Q	Why is AHRQ conducting this evaluation?
A	The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) contracted with 2M Research (2M) to evaluate the Learning Health Systems (LHS) K12 Training Program. The purpose of this evaluation is to understand the impact of the LHS K12 training program from a health systems perspective. The interview findings will be used by AHRQ to ensure that program goals are met, improve upon the program, and to understand the value of the LHS K12 training program to its stakeholders, like you.
Q	Why is AHRQ contacting me to participate in this evaluation? Who else is participating?
A	As a scholar, we have identified you as a key person to speak with. Your experience participating in the LHS K12 training program will provide valuable insight into the program, its value to health systems, the extent to which LHS K12 scholars are embedded in their health systems, and the extent to which patients and other stakeholders are engaged in research carried out by LHS K12 scholars. We are reaching out to other scholars, to health systems advisors, and to program directors at the 11 funded institutions.
Q	Am I required to participate?
A	The interview is voluntary, and your input would be valuable in helping AHRQ understand your achievements within LHS K12 and the impact that the program had on your training and professional development. Your input may help improve the program.
Q	If I choose to participate, how much of a time commitment is expected?
A	The interview will last about 1 hour.
Q	What types of questions will you ask? Do I need to prepare beforehand?
A	You do not need to prepare anything beforehand. Many of the questions will ask you to recall your experiences participating in the program and your opinion of certain aspects of the program.
Q	Is there an incentive to participate?
A	While there is not a monetary benefit provided, this is a great opportunity to provide feedback in a confidential way. Your answers will help AHRQ understand the impact of the program and areas where the program may need to improve, which may improve the experience of other scholars.
Q	How does 2M protect the privacy of the information that I provide?
A	2M understands the importance of maintaining confidentiality and properly handling all data that will be used in the evaluation. All the information you provide to us will be maintained on a secure server. Only limited trained staff with proper credentials will have access. In addition, the information collected by 2M will be aggregated and summarized for reporting to AHRQ. Information about your institution’s program and comments from others interviewed will be aggregated. All analyses will be conducted using a de-identified data file: Your identity will not be shared.
Q	Who should I contact if I have questions about the evaluation?
A	If you have any questions, please email [EMAIL].

According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for this information collection is XXXX-XXXX. Public reporting burden for the collection of information is estimated to average 3 minutes per response. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to: AHRQ Reports Clearance Officer, Attention: PRA, Paperwork Reduction Project (XXXX-XXXX), AHRQ, 540 Gaither Road, Room #5036, Rockville, MD 20850.

1