[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 65 (Wednesday, April 5, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 20173]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-07007]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


Request for Nominations to the Advisory Council on Alzheimer's 
Research, Care, and Services

AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, 
Department of Health and Human Services.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Secretary of HHS established the Advisory Council on 
Alzheimer's Research, Care, and Services to provide advice and 
consultation to the Secretary on how to prevent or reduce the burden of 
Alzheimer's disease and related dementias on people with the disease 
and their caregivers. The Secretary signed the charter establishing the 
Advisory Council on May 23, 2011. HHS is soliciting nominations for six 
(6) new non-federal members of the Advisory Council to replace the six 
(6) members whose terms will end September 30, 2023. Nominations should 
include, at a minimum, the nominee's contact information (current 
mailing address, email address, and telephone number) and current 
curriculum vitae or resume.

DATES: Submit nominations by email or USPS mail before COB on April 28, 
2023.

ADDRESSES: Nominations should be sent by email to: Helen Lamont, Ph.D., 
HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, Room 
424E, Humphrey Building, 200 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 
20201, [email protected] and [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Helen Lamont (202) 260-6075, 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Advisory Council on Alzheimer's 
Research, Care, and Services meets quarterly to discuss programs that 
impact people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and their 
caregivers. The Advisory Council makes recommendations to Congress and 
the Secretary of Health and Human Services about ways to reduce the 
financial impact of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and to 
improve the health outcomes of people with these conditions. The 
Advisory Council also provides feedback on a National Plan to Address 
Alzheimer's disease. On an annual basis, the Advisory Council evaluates 
the implementation of the recommendations through an updated National 
Plan. The National Alzheimer's Project Act, Public Law 111-375 (42 
U.S.C. 11225), requires that the Secretary of Health and Human Services 
(HHS) establish the Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Research, Care, and 
Services. The Advisory Council is governed by provisions of Public Law 
92-463 (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), which sets forth standards for the 
formation and use of advisory committees.
    The Advisory Council consists of 22 members. Ten members are 
designees from Federal agencies including the Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention, Administration for Community Living, Centers 
for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Indian Health Service, National 
Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, Food and Drug 
Administration, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Health 
Resources and Services Administration, and Department of Veterans 
Affairs. The Advisory Council also consists of 12 non-federal members 
selected by the Secretary who represent 6 categories of people impacted 
by dementia: dementia caregivers (2), health care providers (2), 
representatives of State or local health departments (2), researchers 
with dementia-related expertise in basic, translational, clinical, or 
drug development science (2), voluntary health association 
representatives (2), and dementia patient advocates (2), including one 
advocate who is currently living with dementia.
    At this time, the Secretary of HHS is seeking nominations for new 
members for each category (caregiver, health care provider, state 
representative, researcher, association representative, dementia 
patient advocate currently living with Alzheimer's disease or a related 
dementia), to replace the members whose terms will end on September 30, 
2023, for a total of six (6) new members to the Advisory Council. After 
receiving nominations, the Secretary, with input from his staff, will 
make the final decision, and the new members will be announced soon 
after. Members shall be invited to serve until the Advisory Council 
sunsets on December 31, 2025 or a 4-year term if the National 
Alzheimer's Project Act is reauthorized. Members will serve as Special 
Government Employees.

    Dated: March 20, 2023.
Miranda Lynch-Smith,
Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Assistant Secretary for 
Planning and Evaluation.
[FR Doc. 2023-07007 Filed 4-4-23; 8:45 am]
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