Request for Information (RFI): Improving Health and Accelerating Personalized Health Care Through Health Information Technology and Genomic Information in Population- and Community-based Health Care Delivery Systems; Extension of Comment Period, 74914 [E6-21146]
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Dated: December 6, 2006.
John O. Agwunobi,
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Request for Information (RFI):
Improving Health and Accelerating
Personalized Health Care Through
Health Information Technology and
Genomic Information in Populationand Community-based Health Care
Delivery Systems; Extension of
Comment Period
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention
[60Day-07–07AB]
Proposed Data Collections Submitted
for Public Comment and
Recommendations
Office of the Secretary,
Department of Health and Human
Services.
ACTION: Notice.
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: On November 1, 2006, the
U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS) issued a notice in the
Federal Register (FR Doc. Vol 71, No.
211, pages 64282–64284) to request
input from the public and private
sectors on plans for developing and
using resources involving health
information technology and genetic and
molecular medicine, with specific
reference to incorporating these
capacities in evidence-based clinical
practice, health outcomes evaluations,
and research. A 60 day comment period
was established upon publication of that
notice.
The purpose of this notice is to inform
all interested parties that the comment
period originally identified in the
November 1, 2006 Federal Register has
been extended for thirty days, in order
to maximize the opportunity for
interested individuals and organizations
to provide comments to HHS on this
subject.
DATES: The closing period for the
comment period will now be February
5, 2007.
ADDRESSES: Electronic responses are
preferred and may be addressed to
PHCRFI@hhs.gov. Written responses
should be addressed to U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services, Room
434E, 200 Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20201, Attention:
Personalized Health Care RFI.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr.
Gregory Downing, Personalized Health
Care Initiative, (202) 260–1911.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A copy of
this RFI is available on the HHS Web
site at https://www.aspe.hhs.gov/PHC/rfi.
Please follow the instructions for
submitting responses.
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In compliance with the requirement
of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 for
opportunity for public comment on
proposed data collection projects, the
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) will publish periodic
summaries of proposed projects. To
request more information on the
proposed projects or to obtain a copy of
the data collection plans and
instruments, call 404–639–5960 and
send comments to Seleda Perryman,
CDC Assistant Reports Clearance
Officer, 1600 Clifton Road, MS–D74,
Atlanta, GA 30333 or send an e-mail to
omb@cdc.gov.
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether
the proposed collection of information
is necessary for the proper performance
of the functions of the agency, including
whether the information shall have
practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information; (c)
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and (d) ways to minimize the
burden of the collection of information
on respondents, including through the
Use of automated collection techniques
or other forms of information
technology. Written comments should
be received within 60 days of this
notice.
Proposed Project
Measuring the Psychological Impact
on Communities Affected by
Landmines—New—Coordinating Center
for Environmental Health and Injury
Prevention (CCEHIP), Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
The purpose of this project is to
conduct an observational baseline
survey that assesses the effectiveness of
Humanitarian Mine Action (landmine
and unexploded ordinance clearance,
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also known as demining) upon the
economic, social and mental well being
of impacted communities. This work
will be conducted by the Harvard
Humanitarian Initiative, a center of
Harvard University, under a cooperative
agreement with CDC. The general theory
to be examined is that individuals and
communities in these locations suffer
when living in an area with landmines
and unexploded ordinance (UXO) since
they cannot use all land resources and
suffer the trauma of injured or killed
family members.
This research on the impact of
demining is necessary because
landmines and UXO continue to
negatively impact civilian populations.
For example, it has been estimated that
each year landmines and unexploded
ordinance lead to the injury and death
of 24,000 persons worldwide,
predominately civilians. At the same
time, it is estimated that civilians
account for 35% to 65% of war-related
deaths and injuries. The use of
landmines and UXO is ongoing, and
therefore this issue merits continued
attention.
Up to this point, however, little if any
of the international response to
landmines has studied the economic,
social, and mental impact upon a
community. Instead the focus has been
their physical impact in terms of
numbers of injured and killed. There are
not statistics nor is there research that
can accurately capture these alternative
measures of impact. There now exists an
opportunity for further research that
will benefit the general public as well as
the organizations and governments
working with persons impacted by
landmines and UXO.
The proposed work will allow CDC to
continue its commitment to reduce the
negative health impact posed by
landmines and unexploded ordinance,
both for U.S. and non-U.S.-based
populations. Specific activities for this
project include:
a. Identify and incorporate public
health principles into the planning of a
pilot study for assessing the impact of
landmine and unexploded ordinance
(UXO) abatement (also known as
demining) on the economic, social and
mental health of contaminated
communities. This initial research in
three or more locations will lay the
groundwork for further study in
additional sites around the world.
b. Develop the survey instrument and
design a study that will assess the
economic, social and mental health
consequences of living in areas where
landmines and UXO are present and the
impact if they are cleared.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Request for Information (RFI): Improving Health and Accelerating
Personalized Health Care Through Health Information Technology and
Genomic Information in Population- and Community-based Health Care
Delivery Systems; Extension of Comment Period
AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Department of Health and Human
Services.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: On November 1, 2006, the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS) issued a notice in the Federal Register (FR Doc. Vol 71,
No. 211, pages 64282-64284) to request input from the public and
private sectors on plans for developing and using resources involving
health information technology and genetic and molecular medicine, with
specific reference to incorporating these capacities in evidence-based
clinical practice, health outcomes evaluations, and research. A 60 day
comment period was established upon publication of that notice.
The purpose of this notice is to inform all interested parties that
the comment period originally identified in the November 1, 2006
Federal Register has been extended for thirty days, in order to
maximize the opportunity for interested individuals and organizations
to provide comments to HHS on this subject.
DATES: The closing period for the comment period will now be February
5, 2007.
ADDRESSES: Electronic responses are preferred and may be addressed to
PHCRFI@hhs.gov. Written responses should be addressed to U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services, Room 434E, 200 Independence
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20201, Attention: Personalized Health Care
RFI.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Gregory Downing, Personalized
Health Care Initiative, (202) 260-1911.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A copy of this RFI is available on the HHS
Web site at https://www.aspe.hhs.gov/PHC/rfi. Please follow the
instructions for submitting responses.
Dated: December 6, 2006.
John O. Agwunobi,
Assistant Secretary for Health, Office of Public Health and Science.
[FR Doc. E6-21146 Filed 12-12-06; 8:45 am]
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