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FINAL AGENDA

NATIONAL COMMITTEE ON VITAL AND HEALTH STATISTICS

September 8-9, 1997

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Sheraton City Center Hotel*
1143 New Hampshire Ave. N.W.
Washington, DC
202-775-0800

THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.


Monday, September 8

Transcripts:
Full Committee
Breakout Session -- Subcommittee on Health Data Needs, Standards, and Security
Breakout Session -- Subcommittee on Population-Specific Issues

Minutes:
Full Committee
Breakout Session -- Subcommittee on Health Data Needs, Standards, and Security
Breakout Session -- Subcommittee on Population-Specific Issues


9:00 a.m.

Call to Order
Welcome and Introductions
Review of Agenda

Dr. Detmer

9:15 a.m.

Update from the Department and HHS Data Council

  • HHS implementation of P.L. 104-191, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
  • Privacy component
  • Data standards component

Bill Braithwaite, ASPE

10:00 a.m.

Discussion of Recent NCVHS Recommendations on Privacy and Health Data Standards

Dr. Detmer

10:30 a.m.

Break

10:45 a.m.

Discussion of Proposed Recommendations on Health Data Security Standards

Dr. Lumpkin

11:15 a.m.

Response to OMB on Recommendations for Changes to Directive 15 (Race and Ethnic Standards)

Action Item
Dr. Iezzoni
Dr. Detmer

11:45 a.m.

Report from Public Education Work Group

Ms. Ward

12:30 p.m.

Lunch

1:30 p.m.

Planning and Implementation

Ms. Coltin

2:00 p.m.

Subcommittee Breakout Sessions

5:30 p.m.

Adjourn


Tuesday, September 9

Transcripts:
Full Committee
Breakout Session -- Subcommittee on Privacy and Confidentiality


8:00 a.m.

Subcommittee on Privacy and Confidentiality Breakout Session

Full Committee Session

9:00 a.m.

Call to Order
Introductions

Dr. Lumpkin

9:10 a.m.

Update from the HHS Data Council
Privacy Component

David Garrison, ASPE, Data Council Co-Chair
John Fanning, ASPE

9:20 a.m.

Presentation from Panel on Public Health, Performance Measurement and Data

Jeff Koshel, Study Director, National Research Council

10:20 a.m.

Selection of Future Meeting Dates and Agenda Topics (Note: Please bring calendars for 1998)

Dr. Lumpkin

10:30 a.m.

Break

10:45 a.m.

Reports on Subcommittee Work Plans

  • Subcommittee on Privacy and Confidentiality
  • Subcommittee on Health Data Needs, Standards and Security
  • Subcommittee on Population-Specific Issues



Mr. Gelman

Dr. Starfield
Dr. Lumpkin
Dr. Iezzoni

12:30 p.m.

Lunch

1:30 p.m.

Recommendations on Health Data Security Standards
Recommendations on National Payer Identifier

Action Items
Dr. Lumpkin

2:00 p.m.

Discussion of Unique Identifiers and Data Content

Dr. Starfield
Dr. Lumpkin

4:00 p.m.

Adjourn


Letter from Mr. Gellman and Dr. Harding, submitted to Dr. Detmer, September 19, 1997, concerning the NCVHS Recommendations on the Standard for a Unique Identifier for Individuals for Use in the Health Care System


Final agenda is available from NCHS (301-436-7122) or visit the NCVHS Home Page at http://aspe.os.dhhs.gov/ncvhs/

*The closest metro stops are Foggy Bottom (Blue and Orange lines) and Dupont Circle (Red Line). Limited parking is available in the area.

**This subcommittee will be reconvening from 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. on September 8.


Updated 6/29/98