Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology; American Health Information Community Chronic Care Workgroup Meeting, 20053 [E8-7713]

Download as PDF jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 72 / Monday, April 14, 2008 / Notices the health status and reduce health risks for Americans by the year 2020. The Committee will provide to the Secretary of Health and Human Services advice and consultation for developing and implementing the next iteration of national health promotion and disease prevention goals and objectives and provide recommendations for initiatives to occur during the initial implementation phase of the goals and objectives. HHS will use the recommendations to inform the development of the national health promotion and disease prevention objectives for 2020 and the process for implementing the objectives. The intent is to develop and launch objectives designed to improve the health status and reduce health risks for Americans by the year 2020. DATES: The Committee will meet on May 1, 2008, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held online, via WebEx software. For detailed instructions about how to make sure that your windows computer/browser is set up for WebEx, please visit the ‘‘Secretary’s Advisory Committee’’ page of the Healthy People Web site at: https://www.healthypeople.gov/hp2020/ advisory/default.asp. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carter Blakey, Designated Federal Officer, Secretary’s Advisory Committee on National Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives for 2020, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Public Health and Science, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, 1101 Wootton Parkway, Room LL–100, Rockville, MD 20852, (240) 453–8250 (telephone), (240) 453–8281 (fax). Additional information is available on the Internet at https://www.healthypeople.gov. For information on meeting logistics, please contact Hilary Scherer at HP2020@norc.org (e-mail), (301) 634– 9374 (phone) or (301) 634–9301 (fax). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The names of the 13 members of the Secretary’s Advisory Committee on National Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives for 2020 are available at https:// www.healthypeople.gov. Purpose of Meeting: Every 10 years, through the Healthy People initiative, HHS leverages scientific insights and lessons from the past decade, along with the new knowledge of current data, trends, and innovations to develop the next iteration of national health promotion and disease prevention objectives. Healthy People provides science-based, 10-year national VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:09 Apr 11, 2008 Jkt 214001 objectives for promoting health and preventing disease. Since 1979, Healthy People has set and monitored national health objectives to meet a broad range of health needs, encourage collaborations across sectors, guide individuals toward making informed health decisions, and measure the impact of our disease prevention and health promotion activities. Healthy People 2020 will reflect assessments of major risks to health and wellness, changing public health priorities, and emerging technologies related to our nation’s health preparedness and prevention. Public Participation at Meeting: Members of the public are invited to listen to the online Advisory Committee meeting. There will be no opportunity for oral public comments during the online Secretary’s Advisory Committee on National Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives for 2020 meeting. Written comments, however, are welcome throughout the development process of the national health promotion and disease prevention objectives for 2020 and may be e-mailed to HP2020@hhs.gov. To listen to the Committee meeting, individuals must pre-register to attend the Secretary’s Advisory Committee on National Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives for 2020 at the Healthy People Web site located at https://www.healthypeople.gov. Registrations must be completed by close of business Eastern Daylight Time on April 28, 2008. Participation in the meeting is limited. Registrations will be accepted until maximum WebEx capacity is reached. A waiting list will be maintained should registrations exceed WebEx capacity. Individuals on the waiting list will be contacted as additional space for the meeting becomes available. Registration questions may be directed to Hilary Scherer at HP2020@norc.org (e-mail), (301) 634– 9374 (phone) or (301) 634–9301 (fax). Dated: April 8, 2008. Penelope Slade Royall, RADM, USPHS, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health, (Disease Prevention and Health Promotion), Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. [FR Doc. E8–7843 Filed 4–11–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150–32–P PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 20053 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology; American Health Information Community Chronic Care Workgroup Meeting ACTION: Announcement of meeting. SUMMARY: This notice announces the 25th meeting of the American Health Information Community Chronic Care Workgroup in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. No. 92–463, 5 U.S.C., App.). DATES: May 29, 2008, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Eastern Time. ADDRESSES: Mary C. Switzer Building (330 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20201), Conference Room 4090. Please bring photo ID for entry to a Federal building. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: https://www.hhs.gov/healthit/ahic/ chroniccare/. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The workgroup will hear testimony on ways to use information technology to better coordinate care for patients with chronic conditions and will discuss this information in light of opportunities to better facilitate patient care coordination. The meeting will be available via Web cast. For additional information, go to: https://www.hhs.gov/healthit/ahic/ chroniccare/cc_instruct.html. Judith Sparrow, Director, American Health Information Community, Office of Programs and Coordination, Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. [FR Doc. E8–7713 Filed 4–11–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150–45–M DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology; American Health Information Community Confidentiality, Privacy, & Security Workgroup Meeting ACTION: Announcement of meeting. SUMMARY: This notice announces the 19th meeting of the American Health Information Community Confidentiality, Privacy, & Security Workgroup in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. No. 92–463, 5 U.S.C., App.). DATES: May 27, 2008, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. [Eastern Time]. E:\FR\FM\14APN1.SGM 14APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 72 (Monday, April 14, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 20053]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-7713]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


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

ACTION: Announcement of meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces the 25th meeting of the American Health 
Information Community Chronic Care Workgroup in accordance with the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. No. 92-463, 5 U.S.C., App.).

DATES: May 29, 2008, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Eastern Time.

ADDRESSES: Mary C. Switzer Building (330 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 
20201), Conference Room 4090. Please bring photo ID for entry to a 
Federal building.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The workgroup will hear testimony on ways to 
use information technology to better coordinate care for patients with 
chronic conditions and will discuss this information in light of 
opportunities to better facilitate patient care coordination.
    The meeting will be available via Web cast. For additional 
information, go to: https://www.hhs.gov/healthit/ahic/chroniccare/cc_
instruct.html.

Judith Sparrow,
Director, American Health Information Community, Office of Programs and 
Coordination, Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information 
Technology.
[FR Doc. E8-7713 Filed 4-11-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4150-45-M
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