Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology; American Health Information Community Meeting, 2694 [07-218]

Download as PDF rmajette on PROD1PC67 with NOTICES 2694 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 13 / Monday, January 22, 2007 / Notices scientific research is needed. The intent is to have physical activity recommendations for all Americans that will be tailored as necessary for specific subgroups of the population. The Committee will hold three twoday meetings over the course of about a year. It is expected to begin meeting by June 2007. Pursuant to the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the meetings will be open to the public. Individuals selected for appointment to the Committee can be invited to serve a term of up to two years. However, the Committee will terminate upon delivery of their report to the Secretary of HHS. Committee members will receive per diem and reimbursement for travel expenses incurred while conducting official business pertaining to the Committee. No stipend is authorized to be paid to Committee members for performance of duties in relation to the Committee. To be eligible for consideration of appointment to the Committee, individuals should be knowledgeable of current scientific research in human physical activity and be respected and published experts in their fields. They should be familiar with the purpose, communication, and application of Federal guidelines and have demonstrated interest in the public’s health and well-being through their research and/or educational endeavors. Expertise is sought in specific specialty areas related to physical activity and health promotion or disease prevention, including but not limited to: Health promotion and chronic disease prevention; bone, joint, muscle health and performance; obesity and weight management; risks of activity and musculoskeletal injury; and applications to special populations including children, youth, older adults, and persons with disabilities. Nominations: The Department will consider nominations for Committee membership of individuals qualified to carry out the above-mentioned tasks. The following information should be included in the package of material submitted for each individual being nominated for consideration: 1) A letter of nomination that clearly states the name and affiliation of the nominee, the basis for the nomination (i.e., specific attributes which qualify the nominee for service in this capacity), and a statement that the nominee is willing to serve as a member of the Committee; 2) the nominator’s name, address and daytime telephone number, and the address telephone number, and electronic mail address of the individual being nominated; and 3) a current copy of the nominee’s curriculum vitae. The names VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:20 Jan 19, 2007 Jkt 211001 of Federal employees should not be nominated for consideration of appointment to this Committee. Individuals can nominate themselves for consideration of appointment to the Committee. All nominations must include the required information. Incomplete nominations will not be processed for consideration. The Department makes every effort to ensure that the membership of DHHS Federal advisory committees is fairly balanced in terms of points of view represented and the committee’s function. Every effort is made to ensure that a broad representation of geographic areas, females, ethnic and minority groups, and the disabled are given consideration for membership on DHHS Federal advisory committees. Appointment to this Committee shall be made without discrimination on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and cultural, religious, or socioeconomic status. The Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch are applicable to individuals who are appointed as members of Federal advisory committees. Individuals appointed to serve as members of Federal advisory committees are classified as Special Government Employees (SGEs). SGEs are Government employees for the purposes of the conflict of interest laws. Therefore, individuals appointed to serve as members of the Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee are subject to an ethics review. The ethics review is conducted to determine if the individual has any interest and/or activities in the private sector that may conflict with performance of their official duties as a member of the Committee. Individuals appointed to serve as members of the Committee will be required to disclose information regarding financial holdings, consultancies and research grants and/or contracts. Dated: January 17, 2007. Penelope Slade Royall, RADM, USPHS, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health (Disease Prevention and Health Promotion). [FR Doc. E7–842 Filed 1–19–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150–32–P PO 00000 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology; American Health Information Community Meeting ACTION: Change in meeting location. SUMMARY: This notice announces the 11th meeting of the American Health Information Community in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463, 5 U.S.C., App.) The American Health Information Community will advise the Secretary and recommend specific actions to achieve a common interoperability framework for health information technology (IT). DATES: January 23, 2007, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. NEW ADDRESSES: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, The G.V. ‘‘Sonny’’ Montgomery Veterans Conference Center, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: visit https://www.hhs.gov/healthit/ahic.html. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting will include presentations by the Consumer Empowerment, Biosurveillance, Confidentiality, Privacy and Security, and Quality Workgroups on their Recommendations and also a demonstration of prototypes of the Nationwide Health Information Network (NHIN). A Web cast of the Community meeting will be available on the NIH Web site at: https:// www.videocast.nih.gov/. If you have special needs for the meeting, please contact (202) 690–7151. Judith Sparrow, Director, American Health Information Community, Office of Programs and Coordination, Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. [FR Doc. 07–218 Filed 1–19–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150–24–M DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Public Meeting of the President’s Council on Bioethics on February 15– 16, 2007 AGENCY: The President’s Council on Bioethics, HHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The President’s Council on Bioethics (Edmund D. 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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 13 (Monday, January 22, 2007)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 07-218]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information 
Technology; American Health Information Community Meeting

ACTION:  Change in meeting location.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces the 11th meeting of the American Health 
Information Community in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee 
Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 5 U.S.C., App.) The American Health Information 
Community will advise the Secretary and recommend specific actions to 
achieve a common interoperability framework for health information 
technology (IT).

DATES: January 23, 2007, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

NEW ADDRESSES: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, The G.V. ``Sonny'' 
Montgomery Veterans Conference Center, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: visit https://www.hhs.gov/healthit/
ahic.html.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting will include presentations by 
the Consumer Empowerment, Biosurveillance, Confidentiality, Privacy and 
Security, and Quality Workgroups on their Recommendations and also a 
demonstration of prototypes of the Nationwide Health Information 
Network (NHIN).
    A Web cast of the Community meeting will be available on the NIH 
Web site at: https://www.videocast.nih.gov/.
    If you have special needs for the meeting, please contact (202) 
690-7151.

Judith Sparrow,
Director, American Health Information Community, Office of Programs and 
Coordination, Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information 
Technology.
[FR Doc. 07-218 Filed 1-19-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4150-24-M
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