Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology; American Health Information Community Meeting, 37972 [E8-15007]

Download as PDF 37972 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 128 / Wednesday, July 2, 2008 / Notices using a peer review process that is fair, unbiased from outside influence, timely, and (4) To develop new modes of operation based on customer need and customer feedback about the efficacy of implemented modifications. These surveys will almost certainly lead to quality improvement activities to enhance and/or streamline CSR’s operations. The major mechanism by which CSR will request input is through surveys. The major initiatives ongoing at the present time include: shortening the review and application process, shortening the grant application, recruiting the best reviewers by developing additional review modes, improving study section alignment to ensure the best reviews, and others. Surveys will be collected via Internet. Information gathered from these surveys will be presented to, and used directly by, CSR management to enhance the operations, processes, organization of, and services provided by the Center. Frequency of Response: The participants will respond once, unless there is a compelling reason for a subsequent survey. Affected public: Universities, not-forprofit institutions, business or other forprofit, small businesses and organizations, and individuals. Type of Respondents: Adult scientific professionals. ESTIMATES OF ANNUALIZED HOUR BURDEN Annual number of respondents Instrument/Activity jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES Focus Groups .................................................................................................. Mail/telephone/e-mail Surveys ......................................................................... Annual Total ..................................................................................................... Requests for Comments: Written comments and/or suggestions from the public and affected agencies are invited on one or more of the following points: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the CSR, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) The accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond while maintaining their anonymity, including the use of automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Direct Comments to OMB: Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) contained in this notice, especially regarding the estimated public burden and associated response time, should be directed to the: Office of Management and Budget, Office of Regulatory Affairs, OIRA_submission@omb.eop.gov, or by fax to 202–395–6974, Attention: Desk Officer for NIH. To request more information on the proposed project or to obtain a copy of the data collection plans and instruments, contact Dr. Andrea Kopstein, Director of Planning, Analysis, and Evaluation, Center for Scientific Review, NIH, Room 3030, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892–7776, or call non-toll-free number 301–435–1133 or E-mail your VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:51 Jul 01, 2008 Jkt 214001 75 5,000 5,075 request, including your address to: kopsteina@csr.nih.gov. Comments Due Date: Comments regarding this information collection are best assured of having their full effect if received within 30-days of the date of this publication. Dated: June 23, 2008. Andrea Kopstein, Director of Planning, Analysis, and Evaluation, CSR, National Institutes of Health. [FR Doc. E8–14920 Filed 7–1–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology; American Health Information Community Meeting Number of responses per respondent Annual average burden per response Total burden hours per annual collection 1 1 ........................ 2.5 hours 0.25 hours ........................ 187.5 hours 1,250 hours 1,437.5 hours per year The meeting will include an update on the AHIC Successor organization; a discussion on the health information technology Strategic Plan; and an update on clinical research and health IT. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Visit https://www.hhs.gov/healthit/ahic.html. 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: June 24, 2008. Judith Sparrow, Director, American Health Information Community, Office of Programs and Coordination, Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. [FR Doc. E8–15007 Filed 7–1–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150–45–P ACTION: Meeting announcement. SUMMARY: This notice announces the meeting date for the 23rd meeting of the American Health Information Community in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. No. 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). Meeting Date: July 29, 2008, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Eastern). ADDRESSES: Hubert H. Humphrey building (200 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20201), Conference Room 800. PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. FDA–2008–N–0355] Submission of Quality Information for Biotechnology Products in the Office of Biotechnology Products; Notice of Pilot Program AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking volunteers from pharmaceutical companies to participate in a pilot E:\FR\FM\02JYN1.SGM 02JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 128 (Wednesday, July 2, 2008)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-15007]


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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: Meeting announcement.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces the meeting date for the 23rd meeting of 
the American Health Information Community in accordance with the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. No. 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).
    Meeting Date: July 29, 2008, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Eastern).

ADDRESSES: Hubert H. Humphrey building (200 Independence Avenue, SW., 
Washington, DC 20201), Conference Room 800.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting will include an update on the 
AHIC Successor organization; a discussion on the health information 
technology Strategic Plan; and an update on clinical research and 
health IT.

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

    Dated: June 24, 2008.
Judith Sparrow,
Director, American Health Information Community, Office of Programs and 
Coordination, Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information 
Technology.
 [FR Doc. E8-15007 Filed 7-1-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4150-45-P
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