Crosby Marketing Communications, Annapolis, Md., and Alexandria, Va.-based Reingold have been tapped among a handful of firms to lead assignments under a multimillion-dollar pact with the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, part of U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services.
The five-year pact is capped at $150M and Crosby and Reingold are eligible to head strategic communications assignments for the Office of Communications and Knowledge Transfer of the federal agency which oversees the quality, safety and efficiency of healthcare in the U.S.
“Knowing that our work will ultimately help enhance quality care, outcomes and patient safety is very rewarding,” said CEO Ray Crosby.
Crosby’s team of subcontractors includes Abt Associates; MacColl Center for Health Care Innovation; Professional and Scientific Associates; Diffusion Associates; The Disparities Solutions Center; WebMD; National Area Health Education Centers Organization; gravitytank, and Cornerstone Government Affairs.
Denise Aube, Crosby’s healthcare practice leader, serves as AHRQ project director.