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E9–24893 Filed 10–15–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160–01–S VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:37 Oct 15, 2009 Jkt 220001 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Meeting of the National Advisory Council for Healthcare Research and Quality AGENCY: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), HHS. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. SUMMARY: In accordance with section 10(a) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. app. 2, this notice announces a meeting of the National Advisory Council for Healthcare Research and Quality. DATES: The meeting will be held on Friday, November 13, 2009, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Eisenberg Conference Center, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 540 Gaither Road, Rockville, Maryland 20850. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Deborah Queenan, Coordinator of the Advisory Council, at the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 540 Gaither Road, Rockville, Maryland 20850, (301) 427–1330. For press-related information, please contact Karen Migdail at (301) 427–1855. If sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed, please contact the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Management on (301) 827–4840, no later than October 30, 2009. The agenda, roster, and minutes are available from Ms. Bonnie Campbell, Committee Management Officer, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 540 Gaither Road, Rockville, Maryland 20850. Ms. Campbell’s phone number is (301) 427–1554. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Purpose The National Advisory Council for Healthcare Research and Quality was established in accordance with Section 921 (now Section 931) of the Public Health Service Act 42 U.S.C. 299c. In accordance with its statutory mandate, the Council is to advise the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services and the Director, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), on matters related to actions of AHRQ to enhance the quality, improve the outcomes, and reduce the costs of health care services; improve access to such services through scientific PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 53275 research; and promote improvements in clinical practice and in the organization, financing, and delivery of health care services. The Council is composed of members of the public, appointed by the Secretary, and Federal ex-officio members. II. Agenda On Friday, November 13, the Council meeting will convene at 9 a.m., with the call to order by the Council Chair and approval of previous Council summary notes. The AHRQ director will present her update on current research, programs, and initiatives. The agenda will include a report from the subcommittee of Child Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (CHIPRA) Quality Provisions, and discussion of the Patient Safety and Medical Liability Reform Demonstration Project. The final agenda will be available on the AHRQ Web site at https:// www.ahrq.gov no later than November 9, 2009. Dated: October 7, 2009. Carolyn M. Clancy, Director. [FR Doc. E9–24885 Filed 10–15–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160–90–M DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Health Resources and Services Administration Council on Graduate Medical Education; 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: Council on Graduate Medical Education (COGME). Dates and Times: November 18, 2009, 8:30 a.m.–4:45 p.m., November 19, 2009, 7:30 a.m.–4:15 p.m. Place: Hilton Washington DC/Rockville Executive Meeting Center, Regency Ballroom, 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20854, Telephone: (301) 468–1100. Status: The meeting will be open to the public. Agenda: On the morning of November 18, following the welcoming remarks from the COGME Chair and the Executive Secretary of COGME, there will be a presentation on the AAMC and the Physician Workforce given by Darrell G. Kirch, M.D., followed by a panel presentation: ‘‘Does the Nation Have the Right Number and Mix of GME Slots,’’ given by Edward Salsberg, M.P.A.; David Sundwall, M.D.; and Fitzhugh Mullan, M.D. The Vice Chair of COGME, Robert Phillips, Jr., M.D., M.S.P.H., will be the facilitator. In the late morning there will be a presentation of Bureau of Health Professions E:\FR\FM\16OCN1.SGM 16OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 199 (Friday, October 16, 2009)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality


Meeting of the National Advisory Council for Healthcare Research 
and Quality

AGENCY: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), HHS.

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with section 10(a) of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. app. 2, this notice announces a meeting of the 
National Advisory Council for Healthcare Research and Quality.

DATES: The meeting will be held on Friday, November 13, 2009, from 9 
a.m. to 3 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Eisenberg Conference Center, 
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 540 Gaither Road, 
Rockville, Maryland 20850.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Deborah Queenan, Coordinator of the 
Advisory Council, at the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 
540 Gaither Road, Rockville, Maryland 20850, (301) 427-1330. For press-
related information, please contact Karen Migdail at (301) 427-1855.
    If sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodation 
for a disability is needed, please contact the Food and Drug 
Administration (FDA) Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and 
Diversity Management on (301) 827-4840, no later than October 30, 2009. 
The agenda, roster, and minutes are available from Ms. Bonnie Campbell, 
Committee Management Officer, Agency for Healthcare Research and 
Quality, 540 Gaither Road, Rockville, Maryland 20850. Ms. Campbell's 
phone number is (301) 427-1554.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Purpose

    The National Advisory Council for Healthcare Research and Quality 
was established in accordance with Section 921 (now Section 931) of the 
Public Health Service Act 42 U.S.C. 299c. In accordance with its 
statutory mandate, the Council is to advise the Secretary of the 
Department of Health and Human Services and the Director, Agency for 
Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), on matters related to actions 
of AHRQ to enhance the quality, improve the outcomes, and reduce the 
costs of health care services; improve access to such services through 
scientific research; and promote improvements in clinical practice and 
in the organization, financing, and delivery of health care services. 
The Council is composed of members of the public, appointed by the 
Secretary, and Federal ex-officio members.

II. Agenda

    On Friday, November 13, the Council meeting will convene at 9 a.m., 
with the call to order by the Council Chair and approval of previous 
Council summary notes. The AHRQ director will present her update on 
current research, programs, and initiatives. The agenda will include a 
report from the subcommittee of Child Health Insurance Program 
Reauthorization Act (CHIPRA) Quality Provisions, and discussion of the 
Patient Safety and Medical Liability Reform Demonstration Project.
    The final agenda will be available on the AHRQ Web site at https://www.ahrq.gov no later than November 9, 2009.

    Dated: October 7, 2009.
Carolyn M. Clancy,
Director.
[FR Doc. E9-24885 Filed 10-15-09; 8:45 am]
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