Area Characteristics

Susquehana Room

Patient Characteristics

Severn Room

Associated Costs

Potomac Room

Patient Coverage and Need

Patuxent Room

• Discussion of context and panelists’ expectations

• Consideration of variables: descriptive characteristics, quality and fidelity, worth

- How can the variable be defined?

- How does this variable influence severity of need?

- What would be an ideal measure of this variable?

- What variables are likely to be available in reality?

- What are the specific measures and what are their sources?

- At what level will data be collected and how will it be compiled?

• Discussion of workgroup processes, conference call schedule, and next steps

• Selection of Panel Chair and Co-Chair