Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) Farm to School Director’s Conference Bringing Nutrition to the Forefront
Bizzell partnered with the VDOE to support the annual Farm to School Director’s Conference, a critical platform for connecting educators, farmers, and policymakers. The conference focused on integrating locally sourced produce into school meal programs, improving students’ access to fresh and nutritious food while supporting local agricultural economies. Bizzell ensured seamless event logistics, managing everything from planning to execution, and fostering meaningful discussions on sustainable food practices. By creating a space for collaboration, this initiative promoted both healthier eating habits among students and stronger partnerships between schools and local farmers.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Center for Clinical Standards and Quality (CMS CCSQ) Data Validation and Administrative Contract Tackles Healthcare Quality
Under the CCSQ Data Validation and Administrative contract with the CMS, Bizzell played a vital role in improving the integrity of healthcare quality data. Our team provided meticulous data validation services, ensuring that key performance indicators accurately reflected healthcare outcomes. By streamlining administrative processes and enhancing data reliability, we empowered CMS to make well-informed decisions that directly impact millions of patients nationwide. This partnership underscores our commitment to advancing public health through efficient and precise data management.
Health Resources and Services Administration
(HRSA) 340B Audits Contract Ensures Drug Safety
Bizzell partnered with the HRSA to audit the 340B Drug Pricing Program, a federal initiative that provides affordable medications to underserved populations. Our team ensured program compliance by conducting in-depth audits of covered entities, safeguarding the integrity of this critical safety net program. By identifying discrepancies and providing actionable recommendations, we helped maintain trust in the program and ensured that vulnerable communities continued to receive life-saving medications at reduced costs. Bizzell’s work demonstrated our ability to blend technical precision with a commitment to social impact.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Division of Foodborne, Waterborne, and Environmental Diseases (DFWED) Brings Consumer Food Safety Awareness
Bizzell is advancing healthier communities through our partnership with the CDC DFWED on the Consumer Food Safety Education Messages and Digital Materials Research contract. By collaborating with CDC scientific staff, we conduct in-depth focus groups and qualitative research to craft food safety messages that are accessible, engaging, and actionable for the public. Our work ensures that critical information about preventing foodborne illnesses is presented in ways that resonate across diverse audiences, leveraging data to refine the tone, format, and placement of CDC’s digital content. By supporting the development of enhanced messaging and sharing insights with public and private partners, Bizzell helps improve the reach and impact of food safety education nationwide. Through this work, we are contributing to healthier households, better food safety practices, and ultimately stronger, safer communities.