2:00 p.m.

Call to Order

Review agenda

Dr. Lumpkin

2:05 p.m. 

Action Item?: Commentary on Framework for National Quality Report

Background:  At the November 19-20 meeting, the Committee approved a letter commenting on the AHRQ Quality Framework, verbally presented by Ms. Coltin (Retired Member and Former Chair, Quality Workgroup) for final approval by Ex. Subcommittee.

Dr. Lumpkin

2:15 p.m.

Discussion Item: Support for NCHS Surveys, specifically NHIS

Background: Also at the November meeting, the Committee approved a letter of support for NCHS surveys, and expressed concern about possible budget cuts to NHIS survey.   The letter is being updated for final approval by the Ex. Subcommittee. 

Dr. Mays

2:25 p.m.

NCVHS Organizational Issues–

Status of Workgroup for 21^st Century Health Statistics

Issue:  Report has been finalized and is in production.    Will Workgroup be re-constituted or reconfigured with new membership to address 21^stCentury health statistics issues? 

Status of Workgroup on Quality

Issue:  The Quality Workgroup has compiled issues raised from several years of hearings for review;  however, a report with recommendations has not yet been developed.  Federal and contracted staff have outlined a possible timetable to work on a report but need direction from NCVHS membership on proceeding, including development of NCVHS recommendations.

Subcommittee and Workgroup Composition

Selection of Subc/Workgroup assignments by new members will be reviewed.

Dr. Lumpkin

2:45 p.m.

NCHS Move to New Building (Next Door)
Affect  on February 26-27 Meeting Operations

Ms. Jackson

  2:50 p.m.

Planning for February 26-27, 2003 Meeting

Briefings and panel presentations:

• Update on CHI -- Jared Adair
• Follow up Briefing by NCHS Director on Surveys and Activities
• Population Health– Dr. Charlyn Black, Professor and Director, Centre for Health Services and Policy Research, U of British Columbia
• Committee Member Ethics Issues Briefing

Also, information to be provided about accessing the HHS Gateway to Data and Statistics on the WEB:    http://aspe.hhs.gov/statinfo/

Dr. Lumpkin

3:10 p.m.

Incorporating Population Issues Throughout Committee Considerations

Background: The Executive Subc is committed to developing ways to incorporate population issues throughout the Committee’s projects and activities, and is developing strategies to accomplish this.

Dr. Lumpkin

3:20 p.m.

Possible Action Items at February Meeting:

• Subc on Populations

Background: The Subc plans to compile issues raised in hearings conducted throughout 2002 in individual reports and letters,  the first of which may be available this meeting.

• NCVHS Report 2000-2002

Background: Report will recount highlights, activities, and accomplishments of the Committee, and follows the previous reports, 1996-98, and 50^th anniversary Symposium report, whose history encompassed 1949- 1999.   The Executive Subcommittee reviewed the issues and themes of the Report at the July Retreat and will be sent a draft of the report shortly. 

Dr. Lumpkin

3:25 p.m.

Future NCVHS Meeting Agendas

• June 24-25, 2003
• September 23-24, 2003
• November 5-6, 2003

Subcommittee and Workgroup Meetings:

• NHII
  • January 27-28, 2003
• Standards & Security
  • January 29-30, 2003
  • March  25-26, 2003
  • May 21-22, 2003 

Dr. Lumpkin

  3:30 p.m.

Adjourn