The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2, that the Special Medical Advisory Group (the Committee) will meet on September 30, 2021, from 8:00 a.m. EDT to 3:00 p.m. EDT. The meeting is open to the public. The public will only be able to attend virtually. Members of the Committee may join in person or virtually. Join by phone: 1-404-397-1596, Access code 199 871 2999. Join via Webex (please contact POC below for assistance connecting): https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID=mc8f213c6049548932570e6cb5382d63f.
The purpose of the Committee is to advise the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Under Secretary for Health on the care and treatment of Veterans, and other matters pertinent to the Veterans Health Administration.
On September 30, 2021, the agenda for the meeting will include discussions on electronic health record modernization, health equity and workforce strength and resiliency.
Members of the public may submit written statements for review by the Committee to: Department of Veterans Affairs, Special Medical Advisory Group—Office of Under Secretary for Health (10), Veterans Health Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420 or by email at VASMAGDFO@va.gov. Comments will be accepted until close of business on September 28, 2021.
Any member of the public wishing to attend the meeting or seeking additional information should email VASMAGDFO@va.gov or call 202-461-7000.
Dated: September 1, 2021.
LaTonya L. Small,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2021-19288 Filed 9-7-21; 8:45 am]
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