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HHS Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) Radiological and Nuclear Threats Integrated Program Team
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Committee, Work group, Advisory group, or Task Force
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CDC, FDA, OS
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NIAID
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This Interagency Working Group, established under the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), determines overall radiation countermeasures strategy and priorities. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) provides subject matter expertise, advice and guidance on medical countermeasure development, requirements, and preparedness/response.
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HHS Biosafety and Biosecurity Coordinating Council (HHS BBCC)
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Committee, Work group, Advisory group, or Task Force
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CDC, FDA, OS
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OD/OSP
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This Council serves as a high-level and formal mechanism to coordinate and collaborate on biosafety and biosecurity issues across the Department
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HHS Biovigilance Committee
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Committee, Work group, Advisory group, or Task Force
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CDC
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CC, NHLBI
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This committee develops systems for reporting adverse events resulting from blood transfusion or donation.
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HHS Border Health Intra-agency Working Group
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Committee, Work group, Advisory group, or Task Force
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ACF, AHRQ, CDC, FDA, HRSA, IHS
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NICHD, NIA, NIAID, NIDDK, NIMH, NIMHD
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This intra-agency workgroup allows for exchange of information and cooperation among HHS agencies for issues related to border health. The purpose of this group is to convene HHS components that have a vested interest in US-Mexico border health issues to provide a platform for discussion, coordinate efforts, and potentially identify mutual areas of collaboration to improve the health and quality of life for border residents.
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HHS Data Council
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Committee, Work group, Advisory group, or Task Force
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ACF, AHRQ, CDC, CMS, HRSA, IHS, OS, SAMHSA
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OD/DPCPSI/OBSSR
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Coordinates all health and human services data collection and analysis activities of the Department of Health and Human Services, including an integrated data collection strategy, coordination of health data standards and health and human services and privacy policy activities.
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HHS Day Planning Committee
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Meeting/ Workshop
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CDC, FDA, HRSA, OS, SAMHSA
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NIAID, FIC
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This Committee developed the program for the annual HHS meeting held with the PEPFAR Annual Meeting. This year''s theme was "HHS Day 2016: Leveraging Partnerships to Achieve an AIDS-free Generation." It was held in Durban on July 18, 2016.
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HHS Dietary Guidance Review Committee
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Committee, Work group, Advisory group, or Task Force
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ACF, CDC, FDA, HRSA, IHS, OS
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NIDDK
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This committee reviews draft nutrition materials developed by all federal agencies and fulfills the legislative mandate (1990 NNMRRA) to ensure that Federal dietary guidance is consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and is scientifically accurate.
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HHS ED Developmental and Behavioral Screening Working Group
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Committee, Work group, Advisory group, or Task Force
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ACF, CDC
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NICHD
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This committee supports the objectives of improving developmental and behavior screening.
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HHS Evidence & Evaluation Policy Council
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Committee, Work group, Advisory group, or Task Force
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ACF, ACL, AHRQ, CDC, CMS, FDA, HRSA, IHS, OS, SAMHSA
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OD/OSP
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The HHS Evidence & Evaluation Policy Council was instituted in 2016. The aims of the Council are to develop and coordinate a community within HHS that can advise and consult with their agencies on evaluation and evidence activities. The council works toward improving efficiency and effectiveness in planning, conducting, and disseminating evaluations and evidence throughout HHS, and ensuring the integrity, rigor, and relevance of the information collected, analyzed, and disseminated for evaluation purposes. Activities focus on coordination and collaboration, emphasizing areas of common interest. Example topics include staff development, emerging issues like using administrative data for evaluation purposes, working effectively with leadership and agency partners, and adopting common principles and practices.
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HHS Global Health Collaborative
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Committee, Work group, Advisory group, or Task Force
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ACF, ACL, AHRQ, ATSDR, CDC, CMS, FDA, HRSA, IHS, OS, OSG, SAMHSA
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NIMH
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This interagency working group meets to provide a forum within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that identifies Global Health issues relevant to the HHS Global mental health agenda.
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