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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Office of the Secretary
Organization, Functions, and
Delegations of Authority; Office of the
National Coordinator for Health
Information Technology
Office of the Secretary, HHS.
Notice.
AGENCY:
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ACTION:
SUMMARY: Statement of Organization,
Functions, and Delegations of Authority
The Office of the National Coordinator
for Health Information Technology has
reorganized its substructure components
in order to more effectively meet the
mission outlined by The Health
Information Technology for Economic
and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, part
of the American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). The
reorganization affects all four of the
original Director-level offices: the Office
of Health Information Technology
Adoption (OHITA); the Office of
Interoperability and Standards (OIS);
Office of Programs and Coordination
(OPC); and the Office of Policy and
Research (OPR). The new organizational
structure is composed of five offices
with direct reporting capability to the
National Coordinator for Health
Information Technology (National
Coordinator): the Office of Economic
Modeling and Analysis; the Office of the
Chief Scientist; the Office of the Deputy
National Coordinator for Programs &
Policy; the Office of the Deputy National
Coordinator for Operations, and the
Office of the Chief Privacy Officer.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Marc Weisman, Office of the National
Coordinator, Office of the Secretary, 200
Independence Ave., NW., Washington,
DC 20201, 202–690–6285.
Part A, Office of the Secretary,
Statement of Organization, Functions,
and Delegations of Authority for the
Department of Health and Human
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Services, Part A, as last amended at 70
FR 48718–48720, dated August 19,
2005, is amended to reflect the
restructuring of the Office of the
National Coordinator for Health
Information Technology (ONC) as
follows:
I. Under Part A, Chapter AR, Office of
the National Coordinator for Health
Information Technology delete,
‘‘Section AR.10 Organization,’’ in its
entirety and replace with the following:
Section AR.10 Organization. The
Office of the National Coordinator for
Health Information Technology (ONC) is
under the direction of the National
Coordinator for Health Information
Technology who reports directly to the
Secretary. The office consists of the
following components:
A. Immediate Office of the National
Coordinator (ARA)
B. Office of Economic Modeling and
Analysis (ARB)
C. Office of the Chief Scientist (ARC)
D. Office of the Deputy National
Coordinator For Programs & Policy
(ARD)
E. Office of the Deputy National
Coordinator For Operations (ARE)
F. Office of the Chief Privacy Officer
(ARF)
II. Under Part A, Chapter AR, Office
of the National Coordinator for Health
Information Technology, Section AR.20
Functions, Chapter B, delete, ‘‘Office of
the Health Information Technology
Adoption (ARB),’’ in its entirety and
replace with the following:
B. Office of Economic Modeling and
Analysis (ARB): The Office of Economic
Modeling and Analysis works with and
reports directly to the National
Coordinator. The Office: (1) Applies
advanced mathematical or quantitative
modeling to the U.S. health care system
for simulating the microeconomic and
macroeconomic effects of investing in
health information technology and (2)
provides advanced policy analysis of
health information technology strategies
and policies to the National
Coordinator. Such modeling will be
used with varying public policy
scenarios to perform advanced health
care policy analysis for requirements of
the Recovery Act, such as reductions in
health care costs resulting from
adoption and use of health information
technology. The results of these
analyses provided to the National
Coordinator will inform strategies to
enhance the use of health information
technology in improving the quality and
efficiency of health care and improving
public health.
III. Under Part A, Chapter AR, Office
of the National Coordinator for Health
Information Technology, Section AR.20
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Functions, Chapter C, delete, ‘‘Office of
Interoperability and Standards (ARC),’’
in its entirety and replace with the
following:
C. Office of the Chief Scientist (ARC):
The Office of the Chief Scientist is
headed by the Chief Scientist. The
Office of the Chief Scientist is
responsible for: (1) Applying research
methodologies to perform evaluation
studies of health information technology
grant programs; (2) identifying, tracking
and supporting innovations in health
information technology; (3) leading
research activities mandated under the
HITECH Act provisions of ARRA; (4)
promoting applications of health
information technology that support
basic and clinical research; (5)
collecting and communicating
knowledge of health care informatics
from and to international audiences; (6)
collaborating with other agencies and
departments on assessments of new
health information technology
programs; and (7) developing and
maintaining educational programs for
staff of the Office of the National
Coordinator and advising the National
Coordinator concerning the educational
needs of the field of HIT. The Office of
the Chief Scientist possesses and
utilizes specialized knowledge of
medical bioinformatics, which involves
the study and application of advanced
information methods and technologies
in support of health care and population
health.
IV. Under Part A, Chapter AR, Office
of the National Coordinator for Health
Information Technology, Section AR.20
Functions, Chapter D, delete, ‘‘Office of
Programs and Coordination (ARE),’’ in
its entirety and replace with the
following:
D. Office of the Deputy National
Coordinator for Programs & Policy
(ARD): The Office of the Deputy
National Coordinator for Programs &
Policy is headed by the Deputy National
Coordinator for Programs & Policy. The
Office of the Deputy National
Coordinator for Programs & Policy is
responsible for: (1) Implementing and
overseeing grant programs that advance
the nation toward universal meaningful
use of interoperable health information
technology in support of health care and
population health; (2) coordinating
among HHS agencies and offices and
among relevant executive branch
agencies and the public health
information technology programs and
policies to avoid duplication of efforts
and inconsistent activities; (3)
developing the mechanisms for
establishing and implementing
standards necessary for nationwide
health information exchange; (4)
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formulating policy for the privacy and
security of health information; (5)
developing policies as may be otherwise
necessary for implementing its mission;
and (6) maintaining a Federal Health IT
Strategic Plan.
V. Under Part A, Chapter AR, Office
of the National Coordinator for Health
Information Technology, Section AR.20
Functions, Chapter E, delete, ‘‘Office of
Policy and Research (ARF),’’ in its
entirety and replace with the following:
E. Office of the Deputy National
Coordinator for Operations (ARE): The
Office of the Deputy National
Coordinator for Operations is headed by
the Deputy National Coordinator for
Operations. The Office of the Deputy
National Coordinator for Operations is
responsible for performing the activities
that support the Office of the National
Coordinator for Health Information
Technology’s numerous programs.
These include: (1) Budget formulation
and execution; (2) contracts and grants
management; (3) facilities management;
(4) human resources; (5) stakeholder
communications; and (6) financial and
human capital strategic planning.
VI. Under Part A, Chapter AR, Office
of the National Coordinator for Health
Information Technology, Section AR.20
Functions, immediately following
Chapter E, insert the following:
F. Office of the Chief Privacy Officer
(ARF): The Office of the Chief Privacy
Officer is headed by the Chief Privacy
Officer, who advises the National
Coordinator as directed by the ARRA.
The Chief Privacy Officer may also
report to other individuals, as necessary.
The Chief Privacy Officer of the Office
of the National Coordinator for Health
Information Technology will be
appointed by the Secretary. The Office
of the Chief Privacy Officer is
responsible for: (1) advising the
National Coordinator on privacy,
security, and data stewardship of
electronic health information and (2)
coordinating the Office of the National
Coordinator for Health Information
Technology’s efforts with similar
privacy officers in other Federal
agencies, State and regional agencies,
and foreign countries with regard to the
privacy, security, and data stewardship
of electronic, individually identifiable
health information.
VII. Delegation of Authority. Pending
further delegation, directives or orders
by the Secretary or by the National
Coordinator for Health Information
Technology, all delegations and
redelegations of authority made to
officials and employees of affected
organizational components will
continue in them or their successors
pending further redelegations, provided
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they are consistent with this
reorganization.
I. Experimental Studies of Nutrition
Symbols on Food Packages
Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3101.
Dated: November 20, 2009.
Kathleen Sebelius,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Food and Drug Administration
[Docket No. FDA–2009–N–0220]
Agency Information Collection
Activities; Submission for Office of
Management and Budget Review;
Comment Request; Experimental
Studies of Nutrition Symbols on Food
Packages
AGENCY:
Food and Drug Administration,
HHS.
ACTION:
Notice.
SUMMARY: The Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) is announcing
that a proposed collection of
information has been submitted to the
Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) for review and clearance under
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(PRA).
DATES: Fax written comments on the
collection of information by December
31, 2009.
To ensure that comments on
the information collection are received,
OMB recommends that written
comments be faxed to the Office of
Information and Regulatory Affairs,
OMB, Attn: FDA Desk Officer, FAX:
202–395–6974, or e-mailed to
oira_submission@omb.eop.gov. All
comments should be identified with the
OMB control number 0910–NEW and
title ‘‘Experimental Studies of Nutrition
Symbols on Food Packages.’’ Also
include the FDA docket number found
in brackets in the heading of this
document.
ADDRESSES:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jonna Capezzuto, Office of Information
Management (HFA–710), Food and Drug
Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane,
Rockville, MD 20857, 301–796–3794,
Jonna.Capezzuto@fda.hhs.gov.
In
compliance with 44 U.S.C. 3507, FDA
has submitted the following proposed
collection of information to OMB for
review and clearance.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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With the increased interest in
healthier foods, U.S. food processors
and retailers have been adding nutrition
information, particularly nutrition
quality icons (e.g., Smart Choices
Program) and selected nutrient level
disclosures (e.g., Guideline Daily
Amounts), in addition to other labeling
statements (e.g., nutrient content
claims), to the front of the package
(FOP). This type of nutrition labeling
scheme is seen in other countries (e.g.,
United Kingdom, Sweden, and
Australia) as well. FDA believes the
proliferation of these nutrition labeling
schemes in the domestic market and the
various nutrition criteria they use make
it necessary for the agency to exercise
the responsibility that Congress gave it
to, among other things, carefully
examine consumer understanding and
use of the various schemes to evaluate
how well they impart useful nutrition
information to U.S. consumers and
which schemes or types of schemes are
better to impart the information. The
agency held a public hearing in
September 2007 and completed a focus
group study in April 2008 to obtain
comments and information about many
consumer issues related to FOP
nutrition labeling schemes. We are also
aware of recent consumer research
conducted by foreign governments, nongovernmental organizations, and
academics (e.g., Refs. 1 to 4). The
existing information, however, does not
fill many of the gaps in our
understanding of the impacts of FOP
nutrition labeling schemes on U.S.
consumers. Most importantly, there is a
lack of publicly available quantitative
consumer research on the relative
effectiveness of existing and alternative
labeling schemes in helping U.S.
consumers make better dietary
decisions. Therefore, the agency is
proposing to conduct two experimental
studies to assess quantitatively
consumer reactions to various FOP
nutrition labeling schemes. The studies
will provide critical input to ensure the
usefulness of FOP nutrition information
provided to U.S. consumers.
FDA conducts research and
educational and public information
programs relating to food safety under
its broad statutory authority, set forth in
section 903(b)(2) of the Federal Food,
Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the act) (21
U.S.C. 393(b)(2)), to protect the public
health by ensuring that foods are ‘‘safe,
wholesome, sanitary, and properly
labeled,’’ and in section 903(d)(2)(C) (21
U.S.C. 393(d)(2)(C)), to conduct research
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Office of the Secretary
Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority; Office of
the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology
AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, HHS.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of
Authority The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information
Technology has reorganized its substructure components in order to more
effectively meet the mission outlined by The Health Information
Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, part of the
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). The
reorganization affects all four of the original Director-level offices:
the Office of Health Information Technology Adoption (OHITA); the
Office of Interoperability and Standards (OIS); Office of Programs and
Coordination (OPC); and the Office of Policy and Research (OPR). The
new organizational structure is composed of five offices with direct
reporting capability to the National Coordinator for Health Information
Technology (National Coordinator): the Office of Economic Modeling and
Analysis; the Office of the Chief Scientist; the Office of the Deputy
National Coordinator for Programs & Policy; the Office of the Deputy
National Coordinator for Operations, and the Office of the Chief
Privacy Officer.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marc Weisman, Office of the National
Coordinator, Office of the Secretary, 200 Independence Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20201, 202-690-6285.
Part A, Office of the Secretary, Statement of Organization,
Functions, and Delegations of Authority for the Department of Health
and Human Services, Part A, as last amended at 70 FR 48718-48720, dated
August 19, 2005, is amended to reflect the restructuring of the Office
of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) as
follows:
I. Under Part A, Chapter AR, Office of the National Coordinator for
Health Information Technology delete, ``Section AR.10 Organization,''
in its entirety and replace with the following:
Section AR.10 Organization. The Office of the National Coordinator
for Health Information Technology (ONC) is under the direction of the
National Coordinator for Health Information Technology who reports
directly to the Secretary. The office consists of the following
components:
A. Immediate Office of the National Coordinator (ARA)
B. Office of Economic Modeling and Analysis (ARB)
C. Office of the Chief Scientist (ARC)
D. Office of the Deputy National Coordinator For Programs & Policy
(ARD)
E. Office of the Deputy National Coordinator For Operations (ARE)
F. Office of the Chief Privacy Officer (ARF)
II. Under Part A, Chapter AR, Office of the National Coordinator
for Health Information Technology, Section AR.20 Functions, Chapter B,
delete, ``Office of the Health Information Technology Adoption (ARB),''
in its entirety and replace with the following:
B. Office of Economic Modeling and Analysis (ARB): The Office of
Economic Modeling and Analysis works with and reports directly to the
National Coordinator. The Office: (1) Applies advanced mathematical or
quantitative modeling to the U.S. health care system for simulating the
microeconomic and macroeconomic effects of investing in health
information technology and (2) provides advanced policy analysis of
health information technology strategies and policies to the National
Coordinator. Such modeling will be used with varying public policy
scenarios to perform advanced health care policy analysis for
requirements of the Recovery Act, such as reductions in health care
costs resulting from adoption and use of health information technology.
The results of these analyses provided to the National Coordinator will
inform strategies to enhance the use of health information technology
in improving the quality and efficiency of health care and improving
public health.
III. Under Part A, Chapter AR, Office of the National Coordinator
for Health Information Technology, Section AR.20 Functions, Chapter C,
delete, ``Office of Interoperability and Standards (ARC),'' in its
entirety and replace with the following:
C. Office of the Chief Scientist (ARC): The Office of the Chief
Scientist is headed by the Chief Scientist. The Office of the Chief
Scientist is responsible for: (1) Applying research methodologies to
perform evaluation studies of health information technology grant
programs; (2) identifying, tracking and supporting innovations in
health information technology; (3) leading research activities mandated
under the HITECH Act provisions of ARRA; (4) promoting applications of
health information technology that support basic and clinical research;
(5) collecting and communicating knowledge of health care informatics
from and to international audiences; (6) collaborating with other
agencies and departments on assessments of new health information
technology programs; and (7) developing and maintaining educational
programs for staff of the Office of the National Coordinator and
advising the National Coordinator concerning the educational needs of
the field of HIT. The Office of the Chief Scientist possesses and
utilizes specialized knowledge of medical bioinformatics, which
involves the study and application of advanced information methods and
technologies in support of health care and population health.
IV. Under Part A, Chapter AR, Office of the National Coordinator
for Health Information Technology, Section AR.20 Functions, Chapter D,
delete, ``Office of Programs and Coordination (ARE),'' in its entirety
and replace with the following:
D. Office of the Deputy National Coordinator for Programs & Policy
(ARD): The Office of the Deputy National Coordinator for Programs &
Policy is headed by the Deputy National Coordinator for Programs &
Policy. The Office of the Deputy National Coordinator for Programs &
Policy is responsible for: (1) Implementing and overseeing grant
programs that advance the nation toward universal meaningful use of
interoperable health information technology in support of health care
and population health; (2) coordinating among HHS agencies and offices
and among relevant executive branch agencies and the public health
information technology programs and policies to avoid duplication of
efforts and inconsistent activities; (3) developing the mechanisms for
establishing and implementing standards necessary for nationwide health
information exchange; (4)
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formulating policy for the privacy and security of health information;
(5) developing policies as may be otherwise necessary for implementing
its mission; and (6) maintaining a Federal Health IT Strategic Plan.
V. Under Part A, Chapter AR, Office of the National Coordinator for
Health Information Technology, Section AR.20 Functions, Chapter E,
delete, ``Office of Policy and Research (ARF),'' in its entirety and
replace with the following:
E. Office of the Deputy National Coordinator for Operations (ARE):
The Office of the Deputy National Coordinator for Operations is headed
by the Deputy National Coordinator for Operations. The Office of the
Deputy National Coordinator for Operations is responsible for
performing the activities that support the Office of the National
Coordinator for Health Information Technology's numerous programs.
These include: (1) Budget formulation and execution; (2) contracts and
grants management; (3) facilities management; (4) human resources; (5)
stakeholder communications; and (6) financial and human capital
strategic planning.
VI. Under Part A, Chapter AR, Office of the National Coordinator
for Health Information Technology, Section AR.20 Functions, immediately
following Chapter E, insert the following:
F. Office of the Chief Privacy Officer (ARF): The Office of the
Chief Privacy Officer is headed by the Chief Privacy Officer, who
advises the National Coordinator as directed by the ARRA. The Chief
Privacy Officer may also report to other individuals, as necessary. The
Chief Privacy Officer of the Office of the National Coordinator for
Health Information Technology will be appointed by the Secretary. The
Office of the Chief Privacy Officer is responsible for: (1) advising
the National Coordinator on privacy, security, and data stewardship of
electronic health information and (2) coordinating the Office of the
National Coordinator for Health Information Technology's efforts with
similar privacy officers in other Federal agencies, State and regional
agencies, and foreign countries with regard to the privacy, security,
and data stewardship of electronic, individually identifiable health
information.
VII. Delegation of Authority. Pending further delegation,
directives or orders by the Secretary or by the National Coordinator
for Health Information Technology, all delegations and redelegations of
authority made to officials and employees of affected organizational
components will continue in them or their successors pending further
redelegations, provided they are consistent with this reorganization.
Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3101.
Dated: November 20, 2009.
Kathleen Sebelius,
Secretary.
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