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Tim
McGrath, Office of Regulatory Affairs,
Food and Drug Administration, 5600
Fishers Lane, rm. 12–41, Rockville, MD
20857, 301–827–1028, email:
timothy.mcgrath@fda.hhs.gov; or
Camille R. Peake, Food and Drug
Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm.
2105, Rockville, MD 20857, 301–827–
7168, FAX: 301–827–7101, email:
Camille.Peake@fda.hhs.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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I. Funding Opportunity Description
For more information on the original
funding opportunity announcement
(FOA) for the FERN Microbiological
Laboratories, please refer to the full
FOA located at https://grants.nih.gov/
grants/guide/pa-files/PAR–09–215.html.
The program is further described in the
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
under 93.103.
A. Background
This Federal Register announcement
issued by FDA under the FERN
Microbiological Cooperative Agreement
Program Grant mechanism (U18) is to
solicit applications from existing FERN
Microbiology Laboratories to enhance
current Cooperative Agreement Program
(CAP) capabilities. The FERN
cooperative agreements are to enable the
analyses of foods and food products in
the event that laboratory surge capacity
is needed by FERN and FDA for
analyses related to microbiological
contamination, either through
intentional or unintentional means. The
supplemental grant funds will enable
analyses of human pathogenic bacteria
found in animal feed, for samples
collected by Federal, State, or local
agencies. Numbers of samples and
scheduling of samples will be done by
the FERN National Program Office
(NPO) in coordination with State/local
lab authorities.
These supplemental grant funds will
also be utilized to enhance animal feed
analysis results through the usage of
standardized methods, equipment
platforms (provided by the grant),
analytical worksheets, and electronic
reporting. The supplemental funds will
also provide training and proficiency
testing for each method/platform.
Minimal quality management systems
will be initiated for each lab, based on
existing systems in place in each lab
and consultations between the FERN
NPO and each lab management group.
Each laboratory shall develop its own
consensus decisionmaking, size, and
format. Federal agency representatives
may be invited to be nonmember
liaisons or advisors to the laboratory
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and its meetings. Supplemental funds
may not be used for Federal employees
to travel to or participate in these
meetings.
• If it participates in FERN proficiency
testing; and
• If it has a geographically balanced
distribution of the selected laboratories.
B. Research Objectives
II. Award Information/Funds Available
Selected FDA FERN Microbiological
Cooperative Agreement Laboratories
(CAP labs) will participate in a special
Cooperative Agreement program to
enhance their ability to handle human
pathogenic bacteria in animal feed. This
additional program will be compatible
with other FERN Cooperative
Agreement work that the selected
laboratories will be performing. This
special program will involve screening
and detection studies for selected
pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella,
Escherichia coli O157:H7 and generic E.
coli). The isolates will be tested using
methods agreed upon in consultation
with the Center for Veterinary
Medicine’s (CVM) Office of Research,
most of which are already being used to
isolate these organisms from human
foods. The selected labs will participate
in FERN food defense/food safety
assignments. The participation in this
cooperative agreement will expand the
ability of FERN to screen for potential
foodborne pathogens in these feed
matrices. In addition, this project will
provide CVM with information needed
to assess future testing needs.
A. Award Amount
FDA anticipates providing
approximately $50,000 total costs
(direct costs only) in support of this
supplemental program in fiscal year
2010. It is estimated that up to six
microbiological laboratories will be
supplemented at the level requested, but
not exceeding $50,000 total costs (direct
costs only) for a 1-year minor program
expansion.
C. Eligibility Information
These supplemental grant funds are
only available to existing grant
recipients from State, local, and tribal
government FERN laboratories and are
authorized by section 312 of the Public
Health Security and Bioterrorism
Preparedness and Response Act of 2002
(Public Law 107–188) (42 U.S.C. 247b20). This program is described in the
Catalog of Federal Assistance under
number 93.448. All projects developed
with these funds at State, local, and
tribal levels must have national
implication or application that can
enhance Federal food and feed safety
and security programs.
D. Requirements
Laboratories will be selected based on
the following criteria:
• If it’s an existing FDA FERN
Microbiological Cooperative Agreement
Laboratory;
• If it has routine microbiological
capabilities as demonstrated through
established, ongoing State testing
programs, preferably those involving
animal feed testing;
• If it participates in FERN Food
Safety/Food Defense surveillance
assignments;
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B. Length of Support
The initial award will be for a 1-year
performance period and any additional
funding related to this supplement will
be dependant on successful
performance and fiscal appropriations.
III. Paper Application and Submission
Information
To submit an application in response
to this supplemental notice, applicants
should download the PHS–398 form at
https://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/
phs398/phs398.html.
Submit the paper application to:
Camille R. Peake, Food and Drug
Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane,
rm. 2105, Rockville, MD 20857,
301–827–7168; and
Jenny Gabb, Office of Regulatory
Affairs (HFC–150), Food and Drug
Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane,
rm. 12–07, Rockville, MD 20857,
301–827–8299.
Dated: August 24, 2010.
Leslie Kux,
Acting Assistant Commissioner for Policy.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Agency for Healthcare Research and
Quality
Solicitation for Nominations for
Members of the U.S. Preventive
Services Task Force (USPSTF)
Agency for Healthcare Research
and Quality (AHRQ), HHS.
ACTION: Solicits nominations for new
members of USPSTF.
AGENCY:
The Agency for Healthcare
Research and Quality (AHRQ) invites
nominations of individuals qualified to
serve as members of the U.S. Preventive
Services Task Force (USPSTF).
SUMMARY:
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The USPSTF, a standing, independent
panel of non-Federal experts that makes
evidence-based recommendations to the
health care community and the public
regarding the provision of clinical
preventive services, see 42 U.S.C. 299b–
4(a), is composed of members appointed
to serve for four-year terms with an
option for reappointment. New
members are selected each year to
replace approximately one fourth of the
USPSTF members, i.e., those who are
completing their appointments.
Individuals nominated but not
appointed in previous years, as well as
those newly nominated, are considered
in the annual selection process.
USPSTF members meet three times a
year for two days in the Washington, DC
area. Between meetings, member duties
include reviewing and preparing
comments (off site) on systematic
evidence reviews prior to discussing
and making recommendations on
preventive services, drafting final
recommendation documents, and
participating in workgroups on specific
topics or methods.
A diversity of perspectives is valuable
to the work of the USPSTF. To help
obtain a diversity of perspectives among
nominees, AHRQ particularly
encourages nominations of women,
members of minority populations, and
persons with disabilities. Interested
individuals can self nominate.
Organizations and individuals may
nominate one or more persons qualified
for membership on the USPSTF.
Qualification Requirements: The
mission of the USPSTF is to review the
scientific evidence related to the
effectiveness and appropriateness of
clinical preventive services for the
purpose of developing
recommendations for the health care
community. Therefore, in order to
qualify for the USPSTF, an applicant or
nominee MUST demonstrate the
following:
1. Knowledge and experience in the
critical evaluation of research published
in peer reviewed literature and in the
methods of evidence review;
2. Understanding and experience in
the application of synthesized evidence
to clinical decisionmaking and/or
policy;
3. Expertise in disease prevention and
health promotion;
4. Ability to work collaboratively with
peers; and
5. Clinical expertise in the primary
health care of children and/or adults,
and/or expertise in counseling and
behavioral interventions for primary
care patients.
Some USPSTF members without
primary health care clinical experience
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may be selected based on their expertise
in methodological issues such as
medical decisionmaking, clinical
epidemiology, behavioral medicine,
health equity, and health economics.
For individuals with clinical expertise
in primary health care, additional
qualifications in one or more of these
areas would enhance their candidacy.
Consideration will be given to
individuals who are recognized
nationally for scientific leadership
within their field of expertise.
Applicants must have no substantial
conflicts of interest, whether financial,
professional, or other conflicts, that
would impair the scientific integrity of
the work of the USPSTF.
DATES: All nominations submitted in
writing or electronically, and received
by Friday, October 1, 2010, will be
considered for appointment to the
USPSTF.
Nominated individuals will be
selected for the USPSTF on the basis of
their qualifications (in particular, those
that address the required qualifications,
outlined above) and the current
expertise needs of the USPSTF. It is
anticipated that two or three individuals
will be invited to serve on the USPSTF
beginning in January, 2011. All
individuals will be considered;
however, strongest consideration will be
given to individuals with demonstrated
training and expertise in a specific area
such as family medicine, internal
medicine, obstetrics/gynecology,
pediatrics, nursing, behavioral
medicine, health equity or methodology.
AHRQ will retain and consider for
future vacancies the nominations of
those not selected during this cycle.
ADDRESSES: Submit your responses
either in writing or electronically to:
Gloria Washington, ATTN: USPSTF
Nominations, Center for Primary Care,
Prevention, and Clinical Partnerships,
Agency for Healthcare Research and
Quality, 540 Gaither Road, Rockville,
Maryland 20850,
uspstfnominations@AHRQ.hhs.gov.
Nomination Submissions
Nominations may be submitted in
writing or electronically, but must
include:
(1) The applicant’s current curriculum
vitae and contact information, including
mailing address, e-mail address, and
telephone number and
(2) A letter explaining how this
individual meets the qualification
requirements and how he/she would
contribute to the USPSTF. The letter
should also attest to the nominee’s
willingness to serve as a member of the
USPSTF.
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AHRQ will later ask persons under
serious consideration for membership to
provide detailed information that will
permit evaluation of possible significant
conflicts of interest. Such information
will concern matters such as financial
holdings, consultancies, and research
grants or contracts.
Nominee Selection
Appointments to the USPSTF will be
made on the basis of qualifications as
outlined above (see Qualification
Requirements) and the current expertise
needs of the USPSTF.
Arrangement for Public Inspection
Nominations and applications are
kept on file at the Center for Primary
Care, Prevention, and Clinical
Partnerships, AHRQ, and are available
for review during business hours. AHRQ
does not reply to individual
nominations, but considers all
nominations in selecting members.
Information regarded as private and
personal, such as a nominee’s social
security number, home and e-mail
addresses, home telephone and fax
numbers, or names of family members
will not be disclosed to the public. This
is in accord with AHRQ confidentiality
policies and Department of Health and
Human Services regulations (45 CFR
5.67).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Gloria Washington at
uspstfnominations@AHRQ.hhs.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
Under Title IX of the Public Health
Service Act, AHRQ is charged with
enhancing the quality, appropriateness,
and effectiveness of health care services
and access to such services. 42 U.S.C.
299(b). AHRQ accomplishes these goals
through scientific research and
promotion of improvements in clinical
practice, including clinical prevention
of diseases and other health conditions,
and improvements in the organization,
financing, and delivery of health care
services. See 42 U.S.C. 299(b).
The USPSTF is a panel of non-Federal
experts that makes independent
evidence-based recommendations
regarding the provision of clinical
preventive services. See 42 U.S.C. 299b–
4(a). The USPSTF was first established
in 1984 under the auspices of the U.S.
Public Health Service. Currently, the
USPSTF is convened by the Director of
AHRQ, and AHRQ provides ongoing
administrative, research and technical
support for the USPSTF’s operation.
The USPSTF is charged with rigorously
evaluating the effectiveness and
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appropriateness of clinical preventive
services and formulating or updating
recommendations for primary care
clinicians regarding the appropriate
provision of preventive services. See 42
U.S.C. 299b–4(a)(1). AHRQ is charged
with the dissemination of
recommendations. In addition to hard
copy materials (that may be obtained
from the Publications Clearing house),
current USPSTF recommendations and
associated evidence reviews are
available on the Internet (https://
www.preventiveservices@AHRQ.gov).
e-mail at
Siddhartha.mazumdar@cms.hhs.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
Section 410A(a) of Public Law 108–
173 required the Secretary to establish
a demonstration program to test the
feasibility and advisability of
establishing cost-based reimbursement
for ‘‘rural community hospitals’’ to
furnish covered inpatient hospital
services to Medicare beneficiaries. The
demonstration pays rural community
hospitals for such services under a costDated: August 18, 2010.
based methodology for Medicare
Carolyn M. Clancy,
payment purposes for covered inpatient
Director.
hospital services furnished to Medicare
[FR Doc. 2010–21500 Filed 8–27–10; 8:45 am]
beneficiaries. A rural community
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hospital, as defined in section
410A(f)(1) of Public Law 108–173, is a
hospital that—
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
• Has fewer than 51 acute care
HUMAN SERVICES
inpatient beds (excluding beds in a
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
distinct psychiatric or rehabilitation
Services
unit of the hospital) as reported in its
most recent cost report;
[CMS–5051–N]
• Provides 24-hour emergency care
services; and
Medicare Program; Rural Community
• Is not designated or eligible for
Hospital Demonstration Program:
designation as a critical access hospital
Solicitation of Additional Participants
under section 1820 of the Social
AGENCY: Centers for Medicare &
Security Act (the Act).
Medicaid Services (CMS).
Section 410A(a)(4) of Public Law 108–
ACTION: Notice.
173 specified that the Secretary was to
select for participation from among the
SUMMARY: This notice announces a
applicants no more than 15 rural
solicitation for up to 20 additional
community hospitals in rural areas of
eligible hospitals to participate in the
States that the Secretary identified as
Rural Community Hospital
having low population densities. Using
Demonstration program for a 5-year
2002 data from the U.S. Census Bureau,
period.
we identified the 10 States with the
DATES: Application Submission
lowest population density in which
Deadline: Applications must be received rural community hospitals were to be
by 5 p.m. on or before October 14, 2010. located in order to participate in the
Only applications that are considered
demonstration: Alaska, Idaho, Montana,
‘‘timely’’ will be reviewed and
Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North
considered by the technical panel.
Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and
ADDRESSES: The applications should be
Wyoming. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau,
mailed or sent by an overnight delivery
Statistical Abstract of the United States:
service to the following address: Centers 2003). We solicited eligible hospitals
for Medicare & Medicaid Services,
among these States in 2004 and again in
ATTN: Sid Mazumdar, Rural
2008. There are currently 10 hospitals
Community Hospital Demonstration,
participating in the demonstration.
Medicare Demonstrations Program
The demonstration is designed to test
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the feasibility and advisability of
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reasonable cost reimbursement for
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inpatient services to small rural
Please allow sufficient time for mailed hospitals. The demonstration is aimed
information to be received in a timely
at increasing the capability of the
manner in the event of delivery delays.
selected rural hospitals to meet the
Because of staffing and resource
needs of their service areas.
limitations, and because we require an
Section 410A(a)(5) of Public Law 108–
application containing an original
173 required a 5-year demonstration
signature, we cannot accept applications period of participation. The 5-year
by facsimile (Fax) transmission.
periods of performance for the hospitals
originally selected will end by June 30,
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sid
2010. For the hospitals selected in 2008,
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the initial period of performance is
scheduled to end on September 30,
2010. Section 10313 of the Patient
Protection and Affordable Care Act
(ACA), (Pub. L. 111–148) mandates an
extension and expansion of the Rural
Community Hospital demonstration for
5 years. In order for other hospitals to
begin participation in this new
demonstration for the 5-year extension
period, rural community hospitals must
be located among the 20 States with the
lowest population density—according to
the same criteria and data as the original
demonstration. These States are: Alaska,
Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho,
Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Minnesota,
Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska,
Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota,
Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah,
and Wyoming. (Source: U.S. Census
Bureau, Statistical Abstract of the
United States: 2003). The statute States
that no more than 30 rural community
hospitals can participate, and that those
hospitals participating in the
demonstration program as of the date of
the last day of the initial 5-year period
will be allowed to continue in the
program. Up to 20 additional hospitals
will be able to begin participation in the
demonstration.
II. Provisions of the Notice
This notice announces the solicitation
for up to 20 additional hospitals to
participate in the Rural Community
Hospital Demonstration Program.
Hospitals that enter the demonstration
under this solicitation will be able to
participate for 5 years.
A. Demonstration Payment Methodology
Hospitals selected for the
demonstration will be paid the
reasonable costs of providing covered
inpatient hospital services, with the
exclusion of services furnished in a
psychiatric or rehabilitation unit that is
a distinct part of the hospital, using the
following rules. For discharges
occurring—
• In the first cost report period upon
the hospital’s participation in the
demonstration, reasonable costs for
covered inpatient services; or
• During the second or subsequent
cost reporting period, the lesser of their
reasonable costs or a target amount. The
target amount in the second cost
reporting period is defined as the
reasonable costs of providing covered
inpatient hospital services in the first
cost reporting period, increased by the
inpatient prospective payment system
update factor (as defined in section
1886(b)(3)(B) of the Act) for that
particular cost reporting period. The
target amount in subsequent cost
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Solicitation for Nominations for Members of the U.S. Preventive
Services Task Force (USPSTF)
AGENCY: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), HHS.
ACTION: Solicits nominations for new members of USPSTF.
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SUMMARY: The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) invites
nominations of individuals qualified to serve as members of the U.S.
Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF).
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The USPSTF, a standing, independent panel of non-Federal experts
that makes evidence-based recommendations to the health care community
and the public regarding the provision of clinical preventive services,
see 42 U.S.C. 299b-4(a), is composed of members appointed to serve for
four-year terms with an option for reappointment. New members are
selected each year to replace approximately one fourth of the USPSTF
members, i.e., those who are completing their appointments. Individuals
nominated but not appointed in previous years, as well as those newly
nominated, are considered in the annual selection process.
USPSTF members meet three times a year for two days in the
Washington, DC area. Between meetings, member duties include reviewing
and preparing comments (off site) on systematic evidence reviews prior
to discussing and making recommendations on preventive services,
drafting final recommendation documents, and participating in
workgroups on specific topics or methods.
A diversity of perspectives is valuable to the work of the USPSTF.
To help obtain a diversity of perspectives among nominees, AHRQ
particularly encourages nominations of women, members of minority
populations, and persons with disabilities. Interested individuals can
self nominate. Organizations and individuals may nominate one or more
persons qualified for membership on the USPSTF.
Qualification Requirements: The mission of the USPSTF is to review
the scientific evidence related to the effectiveness and
appropriateness of clinical preventive services for the purpose of
developing recommendations for the health care community. Therefore, in
order to qualify for the USPSTF, an applicant or nominee MUST
demonstrate the following:
1. Knowledge and experience in the critical evaluation of research
published in peer reviewed literature and in the methods of evidence
review;
2. Understanding and experience in the application of synthesized
evidence to clinical decisionmaking and/or policy;
3. Expertise in disease prevention and health promotion;
4. Ability to work collaboratively with peers; and
5. Clinical expertise in the primary health care of children and/or
adults, and/or expertise in counseling and behavioral interventions for
primary care patients.
Some USPSTF members without primary health care clinical experience
may be selected based on their expertise in methodological issues such
as medical decisionmaking, clinical epidemiology, behavioral medicine,
health equity, and health economics. For individuals with clinical
expertise in primary health care, additional qualifications in one or
more of these areas would enhance their candidacy.
Consideration will be given to individuals who are recognized
nationally for scientific leadership within their field of expertise.
Applicants must have no substantial conflicts of interest, whether
financial, professional, or other conflicts, that would impair the
scientific integrity of the work of the USPSTF.
DATES: All nominations submitted in writing or electronically, and
received by Friday, October 1, 2010, will be considered for appointment
to the USPSTF.
Nominated individuals will be selected for the USPSTF on the basis
of their qualifications (in particular, those that address the required
qualifications, outlined above) and the current expertise needs of the
USPSTF. It is anticipated that two or three individuals will be invited
to serve on the USPSTF beginning in January, 2011. All individuals will
be considered; however, strongest consideration will be given to
individuals with demonstrated training and expertise in a specific area
such as family medicine, internal medicine, obstetrics/gynecology,
pediatrics, nursing, behavioral medicine, health equity or methodology.
AHRQ will retain and consider for future vacancies the nominations of
those not selected during this cycle.
ADDRESSES: Submit your responses either in writing or electronically
to: Gloria Washington, ATTN: USPSTF Nominations, Center for Primary
Care, Prevention, and Clinical Partnerships, Agency for Healthcare
Research and Quality, 540 Gaither Road, Rockville, Maryland 20850,
uspstfnominations@AHRQ.hhs.gov.
Nomination Submissions
Nominations may be submitted in writing or electronically, but must
include:
(1) The applicant's current curriculum vitae and contact
information, including mailing address, e-mail address, and telephone
number and
(2) A letter explaining how this individual meets the qualification
requirements and how he/she would contribute to the USPSTF. The letter
should also attest to the nominee's willingness to serve as a member of
the USPSTF.
AHRQ will later ask persons under serious consideration for
membership to provide detailed information that will permit evaluation
of possible significant conflicts of interest. Such information will
concern matters such as financial holdings, consultancies, and research
grants or contracts.
Nominee Selection
Appointments to the USPSTF will be made on the basis of
qualifications as outlined above (see Qualification Requirements) and
the current expertise needs of the USPSTF.
Arrangement for Public Inspection
Nominations and applications are kept on file at the Center for
Primary Care, Prevention, and Clinical Partnerships, AHRQ, and are
available for review during business hours. AHRQ does not reply to
individual nominations, but considers all nominations in selecting
members. Information regarded as private and personal, such as a
nominee's social security number, home and e-mail addresses, home
telephone and fax numbers, or names of family members will not be
disclosed to the public. This is in accord with AHRQ confidentiality
policies and Department of Health and Human Services regulations (45
CFR 5.67).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gloria Washington at
uspstfnominations@AHRQ.hhs.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
Under Title IX of the Public Health Service Act, AHRQ is charged
with enhancing the quality, appropriateness, and effectiveness of
health care services and access to such services. 42 U.S.C. 299(b).
AHRQ accomplishes these goals through scientific research and promotion
of improvements in clinical practice, including clinical prevention of
diseases and other health conditions, and improvements in the
organization, financing, and delivery of health care services. See 42
U.S.C. 299(b).
The USPSTF is a panel of non-Federal experts that makes independent
evidence-based recommendations regarding the provision of clinical
preventive services. See 42 U.S.C. 299b-4(a). The USPSTF was first
established in 1984 under the auspices of the U.S. Public Health
Service. Currently, the USPSTF is convened by the Director of AHRQ, and
AHRQ provides ongoing administrative, research and technical support
for the USPSTF's operation. The USPSTF is charged with rigorously
evaluating the effectiveness and
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appropriateness of clinical preventive services and formulating or
updating recommendations for primary care clinicians regarding the
appropriate provision of preventive services. See 42 U.S.C. 299b-
4(a)(1). AHRQ is charged with the dissemination of recommendations. In
addition to hard copy materials (that may be obtained from the
Publications Clearing house), current USPSTF recommendations and
associated evidence reviews are available on the Internet (http://www.preventiveservices@AHRQ.gov).
Dated: August 18, 2010.
Carolyn M. Clancy,
Director.
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