I'm not sure this has been posted yet (it's dated 17th Nov 2023). https://www.federalregister.gov/doc...lish-federal-advisory-committee-on-long-covid Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, Office of the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services. The Committee will consist of up to 20 members, including any Chair, Vice Chair, or Co-Chairs. Factors to be considered in selecting individuals to serve on the Committee include expertise in the issues to be examined by the Committee, as well as statutory obligations under FACA and desire for a balanced and diverse membership. To the extent possible, composition of the Committee will reflect the experience of an inclusive and diverse cross-section of persons with Long COVID and multidisciplinary expertise of those supporting and caring for those affected as well as specific clinical, medical, public health, behavioral health, human services, employment, data science, and research expertise. The membership of the Committee will reflect diverse individuals or organizations including underserved populations, with a focus on health equity. The following areas of expertise will be considered in selecting the voting members with the goal of achieving a balanced membership in terms of points of view, expertise, and groups represented and functions to be performed by the Committee. Long COVID and related groups: Representation from individuals living with Long COVID and organizations directly engaged in supporting people living with Long COVID. Professional Associations: Representation from medical professional, behavioral health and human services associations representing practitioners caring for people with Long COVID, including those representing the primary healthcare system. Disability and Chronic Illness Groups: Representation from associations, researchers, or organizations focused on disability and chronic illness, and their possible interplay with Long COVID. Public Health and related groups: Representation from public health groups supporting communities in addressing the impacts of Long COVID. Healthcare and Social Care Providers: Clinical care settings and health systems involved in providing care for patients with Long COVID, including in underserved areas, such as rural communities and communities disproportionately impacted by Long COVID. Employee and Employer Related Groups: Representation from employee and employer experts, attorneys, or organizations involved in addressing the impacts of Long COVID in the workplace, including discrimination. Research: Researchers and research institutions involved in Long COVID and associated conditions research. Non-voting Industry Representatives: Those involved in, or representing those involved in, Long COVID research and development, including prevention, diagnostics, and treatment will be designated to represent the interests of this sector.
Thanks, @SNT Gatchaman ! I found this related press release, posted November 16: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023...secretarys-advisory-committee-long-covid.html
