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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
21st 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: July 24, 2008, from 1 p.m. to 5
p.m. [Eastern Time].
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(330 C Street, SW., Washington, DC
20201), Conference Room 1114. Please
use 3rd Street entrance and bring photo
ID for entry to a Federal building.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: https://
www.hhs.gov/healthit/ahic/
confidentiality/.
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Workgroup Members will continue
discussing and evaluating the
confidentiality, privacy, and security
protections and requirements for
participants in electronic health
information exchange environments.
The meeting will be available via Web
cast. For additional information, go to:
https://www.hhs.gov/healthit/ahic/
cps_instruct.html.
Dated: June 10, 2008.
Judith Sparrow,
Director, American Health Information
Community, Office of Programs and
Coordination, Office of the National
Coordinator for Health Information
Technology.
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ACTION:
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26th meeting of the American Health
Information Community Chronic Care
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Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub.
L. No. 92–463, 5 U.S.C., App.).
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Mary C. Switzer Building
(330 C Street, SW., Washington, DC
20201), Conference Room 1114. Please
use the 3rd Street entrance and 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 discuss progress made
to date and future steps regarding secure
messaging and remote care as it relates
to the transition to the new AHIC.
The meeting will be available via Web
cast. For additional information, go to:
https://www.hhs.gov/healthit/ahic/
chroniccare/cc_instruct.html.
Dated: June 10, 2008.
Judith Sparrow,
Director, American Health Information
Community, Office of Programs and
Coordination, Office of the National
Coordinator for Health Information
Technology.
[FR Doc. E8–13959 Filed 6–19–08; 8:45 am]
Dated: June 10, 2008.
Judith Sparrow,
Director, American Health Information
Community, Office of Programs and
Coordination, Office of the National
Coordinator for Health Information
Technology.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Office of the National Coordinator for
Health Information Technology;
American Health Information
Community Personalized Healthcare
Workgroup Meeting
ACTION:
Announcement of meeting.
SUMMARY: This notice announces the
17th meeting of the American Health
Information Community Personalized
Healthcare Workgroup in accordance
with the Federal Advisory Committee
Act (Pub. L. No. 92–463, 5 U.S.C., App.).
DATES: July 11, 2008, from 2 p.m. to 4
p.m. [Eastern Time].
ADDRESSES: Mary C. Switzer Building
(330 C Street, SW., Washington, DC
20201), Conference Room 1114. Please
use 3rd Street entrance and bring photo
ID for entry to a Federal building.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
https://www.hhs.gov/healthit/ahic/
healthcare/.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Workgroup will discuss progress made
to date and future steps regarding
possible common data standards to
incorporate interoperable, clinically
useful genetic/genomic information and
analytical tools into Electronic Health
Records (EHRs), as it relates to the
transition to the new AHIC.
The meeting will be available via Web
cast. For additional information, go to:
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Announcement of the Availability of
the Physical Activity Guidelines
Advisory Committee Report, and a
Public Comment Period
Department of Health and
Human Services, Office of the Secretary,
Office of Public Health and Science.
ACTION: Notice.
AUTHORITY: 42 U.S.C. 217a, section 222
of the Public Health Service Act, as
amended. The Committee is governed
by the provision of Public Law 92–463,
as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2),
which sets forth standards for the
formation and use of advisory
committees.
SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services (HHS) (a)
announces the availability of the
Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory
Committee Report, 2008; and (b) solicits
written comments on the Report. The
Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory
Committee was charged with reviewing
existing scientific literature to identify
where there was sufficient evidence to
develop a comprehensive set of specific
physical activity recommendations. The
report to the Secretary of HHS
documents the scientific background
and rationale for the issuance of
physical activity guidelines. The report
also identifies areas where further
scientific research is needed. The
Committee’s evaluation of the science
will be utilized by the Department to
prepare the Physical Activity Guidelines
for Americans. The intent is to issue
physical activity guidelines for all
Americans that will be tailored as
necessary for specific subgroups of the
population.
DATES: (a) The report of the Physical
Activity Guidelines Advisory
Committee (the Committee) will be
available for comments on June 20,
2008. (b) Written comments on the
Committee’s report can be submitted
and must be received on or before July
10, 2008.
ADDRESSES: (a) The final Report of the
Committee is available electronically at
https://www.health.gov/PAguidelines or
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in hard copy for viewing at Suite LL100,
1101 Wootton Parkway, Rockville,
Maryland 20852. (b) Comments may be
submitted in any of three ways: (1)
Through the comments link at https://
www.health.gov/PAguidelines; (2) by email to PA.guidelines@hhs.gov; or (3)
mailed to CAPT Richard Troiano, HHS
Office of Disease Prevention and Health
Promotion, Office of Public Health and
Science, 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite
LL100, Rockville, Maryland 20852,
(phone 240–453–8280).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
CAPT Richard Troiano, Executive
Secretary, Physical Activity Guidelines
Advisory Committee, Department of
Health and Human Services, Office of
Public Health and Science, Office of
Disease Prevention and Health
Promotion, Room LL–100, 1101
Wootton Parkway, Rockville, MD 20852,
240–453–8280 (telephone), 240–453–
8281 (fax). Additional information is
available on the Internet at https://
www.health.gov/PAguidelines.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Physical Activity Guidelines
Advisory Committee Report
The thirteen-member Physical
Activity Guidelines Advisory
Committee was appointed by the U.S.
Department of Health and Human
Services in June 2007 to assist the
Department in providing sound and
current physical activity guidance to
Americans. The Committee has
finalized its recommendations and
submitted its report to the Secretary,
Department of Health and Human
Services. This Report will serve as the
basis for the first edition of the Physical
Activity Guidelines for Americans,
which HHS expects to publish in
October 2008.
The Report of the Physical Activity
Guidelines Advisory Committee, 2008 is
available electronically at https://
www.health.gov/PAguidelines or in hard
copy for viewing (refer to the ADDRESSES
section, above).
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II. Written Comment
By this notice, HHS is soliciting
submission of written comments related
to the Committee’s Report, as well as
views, information and data pertinent to
preparation of the Physical Activity
Guidelines for Americans. The
Committee’s Report will not be
amended in response to comments.
However, all comments will be
considered in the preparation of the
Physical Activity Guidelines for
Americans. Comments must be received
by July 10, 2008 to assure consideration.
Comments may be submitted in any of
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three ways: (1) Through the comments
link at https://www.health.gov/
PAguidelines; (2) by e-mail to
PA.guidelines@hhs.gov; or (3) mailed to
CAPT Richard Troiano, HHS Office of
Disease Prevention and Health
Promotion, Office of Public Health and
Science, 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite
LL100, Rockville, Maryland 20852,
(phone 240–453–8280).
For those submitting written
comments more than 5 pages in length,
please provide a 1-page summary of key
points related to the comments
submitted.
Dated: June 16, 2008.
Sarah R. Linde-Feucht,
Deputy Director, Office of Disease Prevention
and Health Promotion.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
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Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention
Statement of Organization, Functions,
and Delegations of Authority
Part C (Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention) of the Statement of
Organization, Functions, and
Delegations of Authority of the
Department of Health and Human
Services (45 FR 67772–76, dated
October 14, 1980, and corrected at 45 FR
69296, October 20, 1980, as amended
most recently at 73 FR 28483–84, dated
May 16, 2008) is amended to reflect the
reorganization of the National Office of
Public Health Genomics, Coordinating
Center for Health Promotion, Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention.
Section C–B, Organization and
Functions, is hereby amended as
follows: Delete in their entirety the title
and functional statement for the
National Office of Public Health
Genomics (CUE).
After the Extramural Research
Program Office (CUC18), Office of the
Director (CUC1), National Center for
Chronic Disease Prevention and Health
Promotion (CUC), insert the following:
Office of Public Health Genomics
(CUC19). The Office of Public Health
Genomics (OPHG) provides leadership,
policy guidance, coordination, technical
expertise, and services to promote the
development and implementation of the
agency’s genomics and public health
initiatives. In carrying out this mission,
OPHG: (1) Advises the CDC Director on
the integration of genomics into health
research and practice issues relevant to
the agency; (2) assesses evolving
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research advances in genomics with
emphasis on their relevance to public
health issues and, in cooperation with
federal and national institutions,
identifies and develops activities for
applying CDC’s technical expertise for
maximum public health benefit; (3)
collaborates with CDC’s National
Centers (NC), other federal agencies,
countries, and organizations, as
appropriate, to assist NCs in the
development of appropriate policy for
the use of genomics within health
research and practice initiatives for
which they have responsibility; (4)
coordinates plans for the allocation of
genomics health resources and assists in
the development of external funding
sources for programs and projects; (5)
coordinates cross-cutting CDC genomics
and public health enterprises; (6)
provides leadership in the development
and implementation of strategic
planning that extends the CDC
Genomics and Disease Prevention
Strategic Plan—Integrating Advances in
Human Genetics into Public Health
Action (1997) in the development of
institutional capacity; (7) coordinates
collaborations with external agencies,
academia, and private industry partners,
including administration, budgets, and
technical assistance to assure that
agency obligations are met; (8) guides
and coordinates activities to integrate
genomics competency into national
health workforce development with
emphasis on recruitment and career
enhancement of CDC assignees; (9)
promotes a continuum of public health
research for translation and application
of the basic research achievements of
the Human Genome Project; (10)
stimulates the integration of genomic
advances into disease prevention
program development; and (11)
provides genomics and disease
prevention expertise to NC projects, as
appropriate and requested by NCs.
Dated: June 10, 2008.
William H. Gimson,
Chief Operating Officer, Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Announcement of the Availability of the Physical Activity
Guidelines Advisory Committee Report, and a Public Comment Period
AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the
Secretary, Office of Public Health and Science.
ACTION: Notice.
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AUTHORITY: 42 U.S.C. 217a, section 222 of the Public Health Service
Act, as amended. The Committee is governed by the provision of Public
Law 92-463, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), which sets forth
standards for the formation and use of advisory committees.
SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) (a)
announces the availability of the Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory
Committee Report, 2008; and (b) solicits written comments on the
Report. The Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee was charged
with reviewing existing scientific literature to identify where there
was sufficient evidence to develop a comprehensive set of specific
physical activity recommendations. The report to the Secretary of HHS
documents the scientific background and rationale for the issuance of
physical activity guidelines. The report also identifies areas where
further scientific research is needed. The Committee's evaluation of
the science will be utilized by the Department to prepare the Physical
Activity Guidelines for Americans. The intent is to issue physical
activity guidelines for all Americans that will be tailored as
necessary for specific subgroups of the population.
DATES: (a) The report of the Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory
Committee (the Committee) will be available for comments on June 20,
2008. (b) Written comments on the Committee's report can be submitted
and must be received on or before July 10, 2008.
ADDRESSES: (a) The final Report of the Committee is available
electronically at https://www.health.gov/PAguidelines or
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in hard copy for viewing at Suite LL100, 1101 Wootton Parkway,
Rockville, Maryland 20852. (b) Comments may be submitted in any of
three ways: (1) Through the comments link at https://www.health.gov/
PAguidelines; (2) by e-mail to PA.guidelines@hhs.gov; or (3) mailed to
CAPT Richard Troiano, HHS Office of Disease Prevention and Health
Promotion, Office of Public Health and Science, 1101 Wootton Parkway,
Suite LL100, Rockville, Maryland 20852, (phone 240-453-8280).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: CAPT Richard Troiano, Executive
Secretary, Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee, Department
of Health and Human Services, Office of Public Health and Science,
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Room LL-100, 1101
Wootton Parkway, Rockville, MD 20852, 240-453-8280 (telephone), 240-
453-8281 (fax). Additional information is available on the Internet at
https://www.health.gov/PAguidelines.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee Report
The thirteen-member Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee
was appointed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in
June 2007 to assist the Department in providing sound and current
physical activity guidance to Americans. The Committee has finalized
its recommendations and submitted its report to the Secretary,
Department of Health and Human Services. This Report will serve as the
basis for the first edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for
Americans, which HHS expects to publish in October 2008.
The Report of the Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee,
2008 is available electronically at https://www.health.gov/PAguidelines
or in hard copy for viewing (refer to the ADDRESSES section, above).
II. Written Comment
By this notice, HHS is soliciting submission of written comments
related to the Committee's Report, as well as views, information and
data pertinent to preparation of the Physical Activity Guidelines for
Americans. The Committee's Report will not be amended in response to
comments. However, all comments will be considered in the preparation
of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. Comments must be
received by July 10, 2008 to assure consideration. Comments may be
submitted in any of three ways: (1) Through the comments link at http:/
/www.health.gov/PAguidelines; (2) by e-mail to PA.guidelines@hhs.gov;
or (3) mailed to CAPT Richard Troiano, HHS Office of Disease Prevention
and Health Promotion, Office of Public Health and Science, 1101 Wootton
Parkway, Suite LL100, Rockville, Maryland 20852, (phone 240-453-8280).
For those submitting written comments more than 5 pages in length,
please provide a 1-page summary of key points related to the comments
submitted.
Dated: June 16, 2008.
Sarah R. Linde-Feucht,
Deputy Director, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.
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