[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 216 (Wednesday, November 7, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Page 55719]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-24340]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Meeting of the National Advisory Council for Healthcare Research
and Quality
AGENCY: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), HHS.
ACTION: Notice of public meeting.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with its statutory mandate, the Council is to
advise the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services and
the Director of AHRQ on matters related to AHRQ's conduct of its
mission including providing guidance on (A) priorities for health care
research, (B) the field of health care research including training
needs and information dissemination on health care quality and (C) the
role of the Agency in light of private sector activity and
opportunities for public private partnerships.
DATES: The meeting will be held on Thursday, November 15, 2018, from
8:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at AHRQ, 5600 Fishers Lane,
Rockville, Maryland, 20857.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jaime Zimmerman, Designated Management
Official, at the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 5600
Fishers Lane, Mail Stop 06E37A, Rockville, Maryland 20857, (301) 427-
1456. For press-related information, please contact Karen Migdail at
(301) 427-1855 or [email protected].
If sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodation
for a disability is needed, please contact the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and
Diversity Management on (301) 827-4840, no later than Thursday,
November 1, 2018. The agenda, roster, and minutes will be available
from Ms. Bonnie Campbell, Committee Management Officer, Agency for
Healthcare Research and Quality, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland
20857. Ms. Campbell's phone number is (301) 427-1554.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Purpose
In accordance with section 10(a) of the Federal Advisory Committee
Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2, this notice announces a meeting of the National
Advisory Council for Healthcare Research and Quality. The National
Advisory Council for Healthcare Research and Quality is authorized by
Section 941 of the Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. 299c. In
accordance with its statutory mandate, the Council is to advise the
Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services and the
Director of AHRQ on matters related to AHRQ's conduct of its mission
including providing guidance on (A) priorities for health care
research, (B) the field of health care research including training
needs and information dissemination on health care quality and (C) the
role of the Agency in light of private sector activity and
opportunities for public private partnerships. The Council is composed
of members of the public, appointed by the Secretary, and Federal ex-
officio members specified in the authorizing legislation.
II. Agenda
On Thursday, November 15, 2018, the Council meeting will convene at
8:30 a.m., with the call to order by the Council Chair and approval of
previous Council summary notes. The meeting is open to the public and
will be available via webcast at www.webconferences.com/ahrq. The
meeting will begin with an update on AHRQ's budget, programs and
initiatives. The agenda will also include updates on AHRQ Data,
Analytics, and Insights and AHRQ's Support of Secretary Priorities
including, opioids, value, and drug pricing. The final agenda will be
available on the AHRQ website at www.AHRQ.gov no later than Thursday,
November 8, 2018.
Francis D. Chesley, Jr.,
Acting Deputy Director.
[FR Doc. 2018-24340 Filed 11-6-18; 8:45 am]
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