Aug. 8 Deadline Approaching for Nominations to National Advisory Council

AHRQ is seeking nominations for seven new members of its National Advisory Council. The panel, which includes representatives from the private health care sector including, health plans, providers, purchasers, consumers and researchers, advises the agency director and the Secretary of HHS on AHRQ activities and priorities for a national health services research agenda. Seven individuals will be selected to serve beginning in spring 2019. Members generally serve three-year terms. Among other attributes, nominees should be distinguished in the conduct of health care research and demonstration projects, the fields of health care quality research or health care improvement and the practice of medicine. The deadline for nominations is Aug. 8. Access the Federal Register notice for more information.