Advisory Committee on Interdisciplinary, Community-Based Linkages; Notice of Meeting, 20347 [E7-7781]

Download as PDF jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 78 / Tuesday April 24, 2007 / Notices HRSA, by e-mail vsaldanha@hrsa.gov or telephone, 301–443–6529. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the authorities that established the ACICBL, the Federal Advisory Committee Act of October 6, 1972 (Pub. L. 92–463), and section 2119 of the Act, 42 U.S.C. 00aa– 19, as added by Public Law 99–660 and amended, HRSA is requesting nominations for 11 voting members. The ACICBL provides advice and recommendations to the Secretary and to the Congress concerning policy, program development and other matters of significance related to interdisciplinary, community-based training grant programs authorized under sections 751–756, Title VII, Part D of the Public Health Service Act. The ACICBL prepares an annual report describing the activities conducted during the fiscal year, identifying findings and developing recommendations to enhance Title VII Interdisciplinary, Community-Based Training Grant Programs. The Annual Report is submitted to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and ranking members of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions of the Senate, and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives. The Department of Health and Human Services is requesting a total of 11 nominations for voting members of the ACICBL from schools that have adminstered or are currently administering awards from the following programs: Area Health Education Centers (AHECs)—2 nominees, Health Education and Training Centers (HETCs)—2 nominees, Allied Health disciplines—1 nominee, Quentin N. Burdick Program for Rural Interdisciplinary Training—2 nominees, Podiatric Medicine—1 nominee, and Graduate Psychology—1 nominee. Nominations are also requested for one student, resident, and/or fellow, and one non-acadmic community-based partner, both of whom are affiliated with a training grant program represented on the Committee. Interested individuals may nominate multiple qualified professionals for membership to the ACICBL to allow the Secretary to choose from a highly qualified list of potential candidates. Nominees willing to serve as members of the ACICBL should have no appearance of a conflict of interest that would preclude their participation. Potential candidates will be asked to provide detailed information concerning consultancies, research grants, or contracts to permit an evaluation of VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:32 Apr 23, 2007 Jkt 211001 possible sources of conflicts of interest. In addition, a curriculum vitae and a statement of interest will be required of the nominee to support experience working with Title VII Interdisciplinary, Community-Based Training Grant Programs, expertise in the field, and personal desire in participating on a National Advisory Committee. Qualified candidates will be invited to serve a three-year term beginning on October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2010. All nominations must be received no later than June 30, 2007. The legislation governing this Committee requires a fair balance of health professionals who represent the general population with regard to a broad geographic distribution and an evenness of urban and rural areas, along with professionals who are women and minorities. As such, the pool of appropriately qualified nominations should reflect these requirements to the degree possible. Dated: April 16, 2007. Caroline Lewis, Acting Associate Administrator for Administration and Financial Management. [FR Doc. E7–7792 Filed 4–23–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4165–15–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Health Resources and Service Administration Advisory Committee on Interdisciplinary, Community-Based Linkages; Notice of Meeting In accordance with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463), notice is hereby given of the following meeting: Name: Advisory Committee on Interdisciplinary, Community-Based Linkages (ACICBL). Dates and Times: (Face-to-face meeting). June 25, 2007, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 26, 2007, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Place: Hilton Washington DC/Rockville Executive Meeting Center, 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852, Telephone: 301– 468–1100. Status: The meeting will be open to the public. Purpose: The Committee will be focusing on issues related to Health Information Technology/Electronic Medical Records (HIT/EMR) and its potential impact on Title VII Interdisciplinary, Community-Based Training Grant Programs identified under sections 751–756, Part D of the Public Health Service Act. The Committee has invited speakers to highlight various topics related to HIT/EMR including, but not limited to, benefits and barriers; consumer privacy and confidentiality; implications on underserved PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 20347 and unserved populations, rural, geriatric and other populations; implementation and use of EMRs across various settings, i.e., hospitals inpatient settings and ambulatory care sites (Health Centers, Rural Health Clinics); academic settings, i.e., interdisciplinary and community-based education and training of health professionals; health literacy and patient education; as well as the future of HIT/EMR as an interoperable system to enhance health care delivery. The meeting will allow committee members to identify and discuss current efforts involving HIT/EMR and formulate appropriate recommendations to the Secretary and to the Congress regarding the use of advanced technology to enhance interdisciplinary and community-based training of health professions students and practicing health professionals. Agenda: The agenda includes an overview of the Committee’s general business activities, presentations by experts on HIT/ EMR related topics, and discussion sessions for the development of recommendations to be addressed in the Seventh Annual ACICBL Report. Agenda items are subject to change as dictated by the priorities of the Committee. For Further Information Contact: Anyone requesting information regarding the Committee should contact Louis D. Coccodrilli, Designated Federal Official for the ACICBL, Bureau of Health Professions, Health Resources and Services Administration, Parklawn Building, Room 905, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857; 301–443–6950 or lcoccodrilli@hrsa.gov. Vanessa Saldanha, Public Health Fellow, can also be contacted with inquiries, 301–443–6529 or vsaldanha@hrsa.gov. Dated: April 16, 2007. Caroline Lewis, Acting Associate Administrator for Administration and Financial Management. [FR Doc. E7–7781 Filed 4–23–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4165–15–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Indian Health Service American Indians Into Psychology; Notice of Competitive Grant Applications for American Indians Into Psychology Program ACTION: Correction. SUMMARY: The Indian Health Service published a document in the Federal Register on March 28, 2007. The document contained three errors. For further information Contact: Martha Redhouse, Grants Management Branch, Indian Health Service, Reyes Building, 801 Thompson Avenue, Rockville, MD 20852, Telephone (301) 443–5204. (This is not a toll-free number). E:\FR\FM\24APN1.SGM 24APN1

Agencies

[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 78 (Tuesday, April 24, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 20347]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-7781]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Health Resources and Service Administration


Advisory Committee on Interdisciplinary, Community-Based 
Linkages; Notice of Meeting

    In accordance with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463), notice is hereby given of the following 
meeting:

    Name: Advisory Committee on Interdisciplinary, Community-Based 
Linkages (ACICBL).
    Dates and Times: (Face-to-face meeting). June 25, 2007, 8:30 
a.m. to 5 p.m. June 26, 2007, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
    Place: Hilton Washington DC/Rockville Executive Meeting Center, 
1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852, Telephone: 301-468-1100.
    Status: The meeting will be open to the public.
    Purpose: The Committee will be focusing on issues related to 
Health Information Technology/Electronic Medical Records (HIT/EMR) 
and its potential impact on Title VII Interdisciplinary, Community-
Based Training Grant Programs identified under sections 751-756, 
Part D of the Public Health Service Act. The Committee has invited 
speakers to highlight various topics related to HIT/EMR including, 
but not limited to, benefits and barriers; consumer privacy and 
confidentiality; implications on underserved and unserved 
populations, rural, geriatric and other populations; implementation 
and use of EMRs across various settings, i.e., hospitals inpatient 
settings and ambulatory care sites (Health Centers, Rural Health 
Clinics); academic settings, i.e., interdisciplinary and community-
based education and training of health professionals; health 
literacy and patient education; as well as the future of HIT/EMR as 
an interoperable system to enhance health care delivery. The meeting 
will allow committee members to identify and discuss current efforts 
involving HIT/EMR and formulate appropriate recommendations to the 
Secretary and to the Congress regarding the use of advanced 
technology to enhance interdisciplinary and community-based training 
of health professions students and practicing health professionals.
    Agenda: The agenda includes an overview of the Committee's 
general business activities, presentations by experts on HIT/EMR 
related topics, and discussion sessions for the development of 
recommendations to be addressed in the Seventh Annual ACICBL Report.
    Agenda items are subject to change as dictated by the priorities 
of the Committee.
    For Further Information Contact:
    Anyone requesting information regarding the Committee should 
contact Louis D. Coccodrilli, Designated Federal Official for the 
ACICBL, Bureau of Health Professions, Health Resources and Services 
Administration, Parklawn Building, Room 9-05, 5600 Fishers Lane, 
Rockville, Maryland 20857; 301-443-6950 or lcoccodrilli@hrsa.gov. 
Vanessa Saldanha, Public Health Fellow, can also be contacted with 
inquiries, 301-443-6529 or vsaldanha@hrsa.gov.

    Dated: April 16, 2007.
Caroline Lewis,
Acting Associate Administrator for Administration and Financial 
Management.
[FR Doc. E7-7781 Filed 4-23-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4165-15-P
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.