Notice2023-15464
Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Health Services Research and Development Scientific Merit Review Board Subcommittees
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Published
July 21, 2023
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Veterans Affairs Department
Abstract
The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) Health Services Research and Development (HSR&D) is committed to having a diverse and inclusive membership in its Scientific Merit Review Board (SMRB) subcommittees. It is seeking nominations for qualified candidates who promote racial and ethnic diversity, as well as sex, geographic, religious, disability/mobility, and prior military service diversity in membership.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 139 (Friday, July 21, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47251-47252]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-15464]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Health
Services Research and Development Scientific Merit Review Board
Subcommittees
AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs.
ACTION: Notice of solicitation for nominations.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) Health Services
Research and Development (HSR&D) is committed to having a diverse and
inclusive membership in its Scientific Merit Review Board (SMRB)
subcommittees. It is seeking nominations for qualified candidates who
promote racial and ethnic diversity, as well as sex, geographic,
religious, disability/mobility, and prior military service diversity in
membership.
DATES: Nominations for membership on the subcommittees must be received
by August 31, 2023, no later than 4:00 p.m., eastern standard time.
Submission of an application does not guarantee selection.
ADDRESSES: All nomination packages should be sent to the HSRD
Scientific Review mailbox at: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#13657b72707c60707a6176655365723d747c65"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="bdcbd5dcded2ceded4cfd8cbfdcbdc93dad2cb">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In carrying out the duties set forth, the
Board members and its subcommittees will:
(1) Conduct scientific merit peer review of applications submitted
by VA investigators to HSRD for funding consideration,
(2) Prepare written critiques of scientific and technical merit of
assigned applications, participate in a panel discussion of
applications, and score all applications presented to the subcommittees
to provide group consensus for consideration by the HSRD Director and
the Principal Investigator.
Authority: The Board and its subcommittees were established in
accordance with 38 U.S.C. 545 and operates under the provisions of the
Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, 5. U.S.C. ch. 10. In
accordance with 38 U.S.C. 545, the Board and subcommittees provide a
fair and equitable selection of the most meritorious research projects
for support by VA research funds and to offer advice for research
program officials on program priorities and policies. The ultimate
objective of the Board is to ensure the high quality and mission
relevance of VA's legislatively mandated Health Services Research and
Development Program.
Membership Composition: The Board is composed of members having
training and expertise in a variety of scientific, technical and
medical disciplines. The Board shall represent the required technical
skills along with diversity in race/ethnicity, gender, religion,
disability, geographical background and Veterans of diverse eras and
branches of service when possible. Members will serve 2 to 4-year
staggered appointments. A copy of the Committee's most recent charter
and a list of the current membership can be found at <a href="http://www.va.gov/ADVISORY/">www.va.gov/ADVISORY/</a>.
The Subcommittee meets at least two times annually. In accordance
with Federal Travel Regulation, VA will cover travel expenses--to
include per diem--for all members of the Subcommittee, for any travel
associated with official Subcommittee duties. Subcommittees may select
to convene virtually, hybrid, or in-person.
Non-VA board members also may be authorized to receive a stipend
for their services. In accordance with recently revised guidance
regarding the ban on lobbyists serving as members of advisory boards
and commissions,
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federally registered lobbyists are prohibited from serving on Federal
advisory committees in an individual capacity. Additional information
regarding this issue can be found at Federal Register:: Revised
Guidance on Appointment of Lobbyists to Federal Advisory Committees,
Boards, and Commissions.
Eligibility for Nomination Submission: Interested individuals must
be a U.S. citizen and hold an M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral
degree.
Preferences are for candidates who:
<bullet> Promote racial and ethnic diversity, as well as sex,
geographic, disability/mobility, and prior military service diversity
in membership.
<bullet> Have previous federal research funding resulting in
professional publications.
HSRD is looking for individuals with health services related
expertise in the following areas that correspond with some of our
Subcommittees:
(1) Health care and delivery to include medical care; medical/
surgical management; provider preferences and behaviors; provider
burnout; diagnosis; prognosis; best practices; guidelines; quality and
safety of healthcare; COVID disruption in patient care; chronic pain
management; opioid use and management; pharmacology; and
pharmacotherapeutics.
(2) Patient preferences, perceptions, and behaviors (including
engagement and self-management); personal, sociodemographic, rural
health, and cultural factors affecting health and care (patient/
population/provider/community); complementary, alternative or
integrative health; rural health, patient decision-making; focused
patient-centered health care improvements and innovations; whole
health, patient-provider interactions and communication; populations
with disparities in health (rural, minorities, LGBTQIA+); and health
disparities related to COVID disruption in patients care.
(3) Research in informatics and health information technology (HIT)
tools and systems to enhance effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of
VHA care, including impact of new information technology on patient
experience, clinical analysis of big data to generate new evidence and
scientific discovery (MVP data; genomics data, phenotypic data;
emerging health data); development, testing and evaluation of novel and
innovative digital HIT tools, emerging health data standards, EHR
Modernization and research methods.
(4) Research on assessment, treatment, and prevention of mental
health conditions (such as anxiety, depression, serious mental illness,
and PTSD) and behavioral health disorders (such as substance use
disorder and addictive disorders); suicide and suicide ideation; mental
health--primary care integration (MH-PCI); measurement-based care;
access to mental health care; and COVID disruption of mental health
care.
(5) Research on (1) health systems and (2) women's health. This
includes research on: organizational models affecting delivery of care
across systems (different care settings or healthcare systems), best
practices in implementation of health care interventions and
improvements, methods to improve the efficiency and quality of care for
Veterans, system efficiency and redesign, cost efficiencies, resource
optimization, COVID system wide disruption in care, access to care;
management and human factors affecting care, and improving care
delivery across the lifespan for women Veterans.
(6) Research focused on two broad areas: (1) Rehabilitation and
functional outcomes, including activity, mobility, and exercise; (2)
Aging and care settings (e.g., home, long-term care. frailty) as well
as supportive services, caregiving, palliative, and end-of-life care,
and COVID disruption in aging patients' care.
(7) Partnered initiatives/centers focused on addressing VA
priorities, supporting VHA's transformation to a Learning Health
System, and moving the needle on quality of care for Veterans by
leveraging evidence-based implementation, evaluation, and/or quality
improvement methods and partnering closely with health system leaders,
managers, and frontline staff to support the uptake of effective
programs, policies, and practices across VHA.
Requirements for Nomination Submission: Subcommittee packages must
be typed (12-point font) and include:
(1) a cover letter from the nominee summarizing the individual's
interest in serving on a subcommittee and contributions she/he/they can
make to the work of the committee; any relevant Veterans service
activities she/he/they are currently engaged. To promote inclusion and
demographic balance of membership, please include as much information
related to your race, national origin, disability status, or any other
factors that may give you a diverse perspective on Veterans matters;
(2) a current Curriculum Vitae (CV) that shows all relevant
professional and/or work experience;
(3) The nominee's contact information, including name, mailing
address, telephone numbers, and email address;
(4) a statement confirming that the nominee is not a federally
registered lobbyist.
Packages will be reviewed by scientific review staff and
individuals selected for appointment to a Subcommittee will be notified
via email.
The Department makes every effort to ensure that the membership of
its advisory committees is fairly balanced, in terms of points of view
represented. Consideration is given to nominees' potential to address
the Board and subcommittee's scientific needs (see above) and
demographic needs (regional representation, race/ethnicity
representation, professional expertise, gender, and Veteran status,
etc.). In addition, the composition of each Subcommittee may vary based
on the review cycle to mitigate potential or perceived conflicts of
interest and ensure the subcommittee's expertise aligns with the
applications under review.
Dated: July 17, 2023.
LaTonya L. Small,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2023-15464 Filed 7-20-23; 8:45 am]
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