HFS-Global LLC is a for-profit company formed in 2017 under an agreement with the University of Virginia Licensing and Ventures Group for the distribution and licensing of the HFS-II questionnaire and other surveys developed by Dr. Linda Gonder-Frederick and Dr. Daniel Cox of the University of Virginia. Part of the profits generated by HFS-II licenses are used in the ongoing effort of education and research on the problem of hypoglycemia in diabetes.
In addition to overseeing the distribution and licensing of the HFS-II, HFS Global LLC provides the following services:
✔ Working with translation teams on the process of linguistic validation for the survey.
✔ Providing consultation for licensees on the use and interpretation of the HFS-II.
✔ Supporting students and colleagues using the HFS-II in their research and clinical settings.
✔ Presentations to educate health care professionals and scientific groups about the FoH and its impact.