[Federal Register: March 12, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 48)]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Agency for Health Care Policy and Research

 
National Advisory Council for Health Care Policy, Research, and 
Evaluation: Request for Nominations for Public Members

AGENCY: Agency for Health Care Policy and Research, HHS.

ACTION: Request for nominations for public members.

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SUMMARY: 42 U.S.C. 299c, section 921 of the Public Health Service (PHS 
Act), established a National Advisory Council for Health Care Policy, 
Research, and Evaluation (the Council). The Council is to advise the 
Secretary and the Administrator, Agency for Health Care Policy and 
Research (AHCPR), on matters related to actions of the Agency to 
enhance the quality, appropriateness, and effectiveness of health care 
services, and access to such services through scientific research, the 
promotion of improvements in clinical practice and in the organization, 
financing, and delivery of health care services.
    Four current members' terms will expire in June 1998 and there are 
three other vacancies to be filled. We are seeking persons who are 
distinguished in the conduct of health services to research, persons 
distinguished in the practice of medicine, and persons to represent 
health care consumers' interests to fill these positions in accordance 
with the legislated mandate establishing the Council.

DATES: Nominations should be received on or before April 30.

ADDRESSES: Nominations should be sent to Ms. Pat Longus, AHCPR, 2101 
East Jefferson Street, Suite 603, Rockville, Maryland 20857. 
Nominations also may be faxed to (301) 443-0251.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Nancy Foster, AHCPR, at (301) 594-
1349.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 42 U.S.C. 299c, section 921 of the PHS Act, 
provides that the National Advisory Council for Health Care Policy, 
Research, and Evaluation shall consist of 17 appropriately qualified 
representatives of the public appointed by the Secretary of Health and 
Human Services and five ex officio representatives from Federal 
agencies conducting or supporting health care research. The Council 
meets in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area approximately three 
times a year to provide broad guidance to the Secretary and AHCPR's 
Administrator on the direction and programs for AHCPR.
    To assure broad representation, individuals serving on AHCPR's 
Advisory Council reflects a variety of discipline and perspectives. Of 
the seven positions for which nominations are being sought, four 
require individuals distinguished in health services research, two 
require individuals distinguished in the practice of medicine, and one 
individual to represent the interests of health care consumers.
    Members generally serve 3-year terms. Appointments are staggered to 
permit an orderly rotation of membership. Individuals selected by the 
Secretary to serve on the Council will be expected to attend their 
first meeting in the fall of this year.
    Interested persons may nominate one or more qualified persons for 
membership on the Council. Nominations shall include a copy of the 
nominee's resume or curriculum vitae, and state that the nominee is 
willing to serve as a member of the Council. Potential candidates will 
be asked to provide detailed information concerning their financial 
interests, consultant positions, and research grants and contracts, to 
permit evaluation of possible sources of conflict of interest.
    The Department is seeking a broad geographic representation and has 
special interest in assuring that women, minority groups, and the 
physically handicapped are adequately represented on advisory bodies 
and, therefore, extends particular encouragement to nominations for 
appropriately qualified female, minority, and/or physically handicapped 
candidates.

    Dated: March 5, 1998.
John M. Eisenburg,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. 98-6293 Filed 3-11-98; 8:45 am]
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