[Federal Register: June 15, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 114)] [Notices] [Page 32057] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr15jn99-72] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Agency for Health Care Policy and Research Meeting of the National Advisory Council for Health Care Policy, Research, and Evaluation AGENCY: Agency for Health Care Policy and Research, HHS. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In accordance with section 10(a) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, this notice announces a meeting of the National Advisory Council for Health Care Policy, Research, and Evaluation. DATES: The meeting will be held on Friday, July 9, 1999, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at 6010 Executive Boulevard, Fourth Floor, Rockville, Maryland, 20852. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jackie Eder, Coordinator of the Advisory Council, at the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research, 2101 East Jefferson Street, Suite 600, Rockville, Maryland, 20852, (301) 594-6662. For press-related information, please contact Karen Migdail at 301/594-6120. If sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed, please contact Linda Reeves, Assistant Administrator for Equal Opportunity, AHCPR, on (301) 594-6662 no later than July 6, 1999. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Purpose Section 921 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 299c) established the National Advisory Council for Health Care Policy, Research, and Evaluation. In accordance with its statutory mandate, the Council provides advice to the Secretary and the Administrator, Agency for Health Care Policy and Research (AHCPR), on matters related to AHCPR activities to enhance the quality, appropriateness, and effectiveness of health care services and access to such services through scientific research and the promotion of 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. Harold S. Luft, Ph.D., the Council chairman, will preside. II. Agenda On Friday, July 9, 1999, the meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m., with the call to order by the Council Chairman. The Administrator, AHCPR, will present the status of the Agency's current research, programs and initiatives. Tentative agenda items include issues relating to inclusion of children in research, aging health services research, and building a community of researchers. Agenda items are subject to change as priorities dictate. The official agenda will be available on AHCPR's website at www.ahcpr.gov no later than June 15, 1999. The meeting will adjourn at 3:00 p.m. Dated: June 7, 1999. John M. Eisenberg, Administrator. [FR Doc. 99-15038 Filed 6-14-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160-90-M