Health and Medicine Division

Meeting Closed

Evaluating the Effects of Opioids and Benzodiazepines on All-Cause Mortality in Veterans (Meeting 11)

September 10 - 11, 2024

Past

About

The Committee to Evaluate the Effects of Opioids and Benzodiazepines on All-Cause Mortality of Veterans will hold its eleventh meeting on September 10th and 11th, 2024. This will be a closed meeting of the committee to discuss ongoing report progress and data updates.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Brian Strom
Amy Bohnert
Adam Bress
Carl Castro
Lesley Curtis
John Farrar
Robert Kerns
Mathew Kiang
Hsein-Chang Lin
Miguel Marino
Anne Marie McKenzie Brown
Patience Moyo
Katie Suda

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Report Progress

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

Draft Report

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

September 18, 2024

Organizing Project

Evaluating the Effects of Opioids and Benzodiazepines on All-Cause Mortality in Veterans

Contact

Contact us

VAopioids@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Webinar

Environmental Health Matters Initiative: Introduction to Microplastics and Health Implications: Where are we and where are we going?

August 28, 2024

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (ET)

Past

Materials

About

Thank you for joining us for an interactive discussion on human exposure to and related health effects of microplastics in the environment

This event was organized by the Environmental Health Matters Initiative in collaboration with the Roundtable on Plastics.

Microplastics are small pieces of plastic less than five millimeters long and have a variety of sources, including from the breakdown of larger plastic products, personal care products, and industrial processes. They are persistent in the environment and contribute to soil, land, and water pollution. Recent studies have detected microplastics in many human tissues and have been linked to systemic health effects such as inflammation and other health issues, but how dangerous they are still lacks evidence-based answers. This webinar is intended to provide a baseline of information on microplastics, the concerns, how complex this issue is, and our starting point for assessing human health risks.

A moderated discussion between Margaret Spring (Monterey Bay Aquarium) and Robert Ellis-Hutchings (The Dow Chemical Company) covered what we know about microplastics and their health implications. This conversation was followed by a multisectoral panel discussion with Susanne Brander (Oregon State University) Imari Walker-Franklin (RTI International), Anil Patri (FDA), and Scott Coffin (CA OEHHA). This conversation brought to bear what has been tried worldwide, successfully or not, the lessons to draw upon, and the path forward to bridging research gaps in science and data to inform hazard, exposure, and health risks from microplastics.

The conversation was recorded and is available below. Please also see our program news covering significant takeaways from this webinar.

The Environmental Health Matters Initiative is a forum that aims to equitably improve the health of all people through evidence-based solutions to environmental health issues. The Roundtable on Plastics explores and advances systemic solutions and interventions across each stage of the life cycle to catalyze the development of innovative solutions to the plastic pollution and waste problem.

Contact

Christl Saunders

ehmi@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Webinar Closed

Societal Experts Action Network & Board on Human-Systems Integration - AI Peer-to-Peer Series: AI and State and Local Government Services and Equity (#2)

August 22, 2024

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

The growth of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies/systems has significant implications for state and local decision-makers, who need to consider their roles as regulators and users of this technology. For state and local decision-makers, embracing this innovation comes with the responsibility to balance ethical considerations, public trust, and the equitable distribution of benefits. Many state legislatures and local authorities have started introducing various AI bills and policies, ranging from exploring ways that AI can enhance constituent services to some temporarily banning its use. SEAN held a webinar on April 9, 2024, which was highly attended and generated many questions for the speakers, showing the need for additional information and engagement for decision makers in this rapidly changing AI environment.

AI and state and local government services and equity
- How can AI support services for constituents and communities
- Potential for improving government services and efficiencies
- Building in evaluation, transparency and building trust among constituents
- Ensuring historically marginalized populations benefit equitably from AI
- Initiatives to ensure equitable access to AI technologies for all constituents
- Tailoring AI technologies to meet the needs of different communities

Speakers:

Heng Xu, University of Florida (Moderator)

Hoda Heidari, Carnegie Mellon University

Chelsea Canada, National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)

Daniel Culotta, Office of Innovation, City of Austin, TX

Organizing Project

Societal Experts Action Network & Board on Human-Systems Integration - AI Peer-to-Peer Series

Contact

Annie DiRenzo

(202) 334-2978
sean@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Response to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services CY 2025 Advanced Primary Care Hybrid Payment Request for Information - Workgroup Meeting

August 20, 2024

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Committee on Response to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services CY 2025 Advanced Primary Care Hybrid Payment Request for Information held a private virtual meeting closed to the public on August 20th, 2024.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Andrea Anderson
Beth Bortz
Karen Fortuna
Alexander Krist
Eboni Winford

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

conflict of interest and report draft

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

August 27, 2024

Organizing Project

Response to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services CY 2025 Advanced Primary Care Hybrid Payment Request for Information

Contact

Adaeze Okoroajuzie

(202) 334-3176
aokoroajuzie@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Summit Closed

RNA and the Bioeconomy - A Roundtable Discussion

August 20, 2024

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (ET)

Past

About

Advancing biotechnology and biomanufacturing to build a sustainable and secure U.S. bioeconomy depends on strong foundational scientific capabilities. The 2024 NASEM report highlights the importance of enhancing capabilities to sequence RNA and its modifications across diverse biological systems. This enhancement is crucial for understanding living systems, aiding disease prevention and treatment, improving crop yields, stimulating the bioeconomy, and addressing various societal issues. The report outlines current gaps and provides a roadmap with goals and milestones to achieve these advancements.

NASEM is hosting a summit on August 20th, 2024 to discuss how advancing RNA sequencing capabilities can drive research and innovation in biotechnology and biomanufacturing. It will convene leaders from government, academia, and the private sector to explore the synergy between RNA science and bioeconomic transformation. The summit aims to identify opportunities for cross-sector collaboration and outline actionable steps to accelerate progress.

For more information on this summit, please reach out to Trisha Tucholski (ttucholski@nas.edu).

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Nicholas Adams, Juan Alfonzo, Susan Baserga, Brenda Bass, Sarath Janga, Patrick Limbach, Nicole Martinez, Keith Nykamp, Taekjip Ha, Julius Lucks, Lydia Contreras, Mary Majumder, Kathryn Meyer

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Attendees discussed how advancing RNA sequencing capabilities can drive research and innovation in biotechnology and biomanufacturing.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

August 27, 2024

Organizing Project

Toward Sequencing and Mapping of RNA Modifications

Contact

Trisha Tucholski

(202) 334-3396
ttucholski@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Webinar

Expanding Behavioral Health Care Workforce Participation In Medicare, Medicaid, And Marketplace Plans: Public Report Release Webinar

August 8, 2024

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (ET)

Past

Discussion

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About

About 20% of all Americans live with a behavioral health condition, but only half of this population receives treatment—with direct consequences that include poor physical health outcomes, increased health care costs, and reduced quality of life and life span. Barriers to obtaining behavioral health treatment are most evident in populations using Medicare, Medicaid, and Marketplace insurance plans. Expanding behavioral health care provider participation in these programs can help respond to the critical need to enhance equitable access to vital behavioral health care services. A report by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine examines the current challenges in increasing the behavioral health care workforce capacity to better meet the needs of publicly insured populations and proposes strategies to address those challenges. At a public release webinar, members of the report authoring committee will discuss the report’s key messages and recommendations and answer audience questions.

Additional Information

Organizing Project

Strategies to Improve Access to Behavioral Health Care Services through Medicare and Medicaid

Contact

Torrie Brown

vbrown@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Webcast

Challenges in Supply, Market Competition, and Regulation of Infant Formula in the United States - Report Release Webinar

July 25, 2024

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (ET)

Past

Discussion

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About

On Thursday, July 25 at 12:00PM EST, the Committee on Challenges in Supply, Market Competition, and Regulation of Infant Formula in the United States will hold a public webinar on the release of their report. To watch, please click the Register button to the right. The public will be able to submit questions via Slido on this event webpage.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Not Closed

Organizing Project

Challenges in Supply, Market Competition, and Regulation of Infant Formula in the United States

Contact

Contact us

regulation@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Challenges in Supply, Market Competition, and Regulation of Infant Formula in the United States - Closed Session Briefings

July 23 - 24, 2024

Past

About

During the closed session meetings listed below, the committee briefed FDA, USDA, and Congressional representatives on the embargoed report.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

FDA Briefing: July 23 (2-3:30pm) - Barbara Schneeman, Ph.D. (Chair), Ravi M. Anupindi, Ph.D. (Vice Chair), Steven Allen Abrams, MD, Wendy Laurell Johnson, Ph.D., Zoë Neuberger, J.D., MPP, Deborah Louise O’Connor, Ph.D., R.D., Jennifer L. Pomeranz, J.D., MPH, Kathleen M. Rasmussen, Sc.D., Sc.M., Katheryn Russ, Ph.D., Marta E. Wosinska, Ph.D., Bridget E. Young, Ph.D.

USDA Briefing: July 24 (1-2pm) - Barbara Schneeman, Ph.D. (Chair), Ravi M. Anupindi, Ph.D. (Vice Chair), Steven Allen Abrams, MD, Wendy Laurell Johnson, Ph.D., Deborah Louise O’Connor, Ph.D., R.D., Jennifer L. Pomeranz, J.D., MPH, Kathleen M. Rasmussen, Sc.D., Sc.M., Katheryn Russ, Ph.D., Bridget E. Young, Ph.D.

Congressional Briefing: July 24 (2:30-3:30pm) - Barbara Schneeman, Ph.D. (Chair), Ravi M. Anupindi, Ph.D. (Vice Chair), Steven Allen Abrams, MD, Wendy Laurell Johnson, Ph.D., Zoë Neuberger, J.D., MPP, Deborah Louise O’Connor, Ph.D., R.D., Jennifer L. Pomeranz, J.D., MPH, Kathleen M. Rasmussen, Sc.D., Sc.M., Katheryn Russ, Ph.D., MPH, Marta E. Wosinska, Ph.D., Bridget E. Young, Ph.D.

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Embargoed report

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

August 08, 2024

Organizing Project

Challenges in Supply, Market Competition, and Regulation of Infant Formula in the United States

Contact

Contact us

regulation@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Challenges in Supply, Market Competition, and Regulation of Infant Formula in the United States - Full Committee Prep Meeting

July 16, 2024

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM (ET)

Past

About

During this closed session, the full committee met with several National Academies staff to discuss preparation for the report release and briefings.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Barbara Schneeman, Ph.D. (Chair)
Ravi M. Anupindi, Ph.D. (Vice Chair)
Susan S. Baker, MD, Ph.D.
Wendy Laurell Johnson, Ph.D.
Reynaldo Martorell, Ph.D.
Deborah Louise O’Connor, Ph.D., R.D.
Jennifer L. Pomeranz, J.D., MPH
Kathleen M. Rasmussen, Sc.D., Sc.M.
Katheryn Russ, Ph.D.
Melissa A. Simon, M.D., MPH
Marta E. Wosinska, Ph.D.
Bridget E. Young, Ph.D.

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Report release, briefing preparation.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

August 05, 2024

Organizing Project

Challenges in Supply, Market Competition, and Regulation of Infant Formula in the United States

Contact

Contact us

regulation@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Challenges in Supply, Market Competition, and Regulation of Infant Formula in the United States - Prep Meeting

July 12, 2024

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

During this closed session, several committee members met with National Academies staff to prepare for the release of the report.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Barbara Schneeman, Ph.D. (Chair)
Ravi M. Anupindi, Ph.D. (Vice Chair)
Steven Allen Abrams, MD
Zoë Neuberger, J.D., MPP

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Report release, media preparation.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

August 05, 2024

Organizing Project

Challenges in Supply, Market Competition, and Regulation of Infant Formula in the United States

Contact

Contact us

regulation@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Webcast

Advancing Research on Chronic Conditions in Women: Report Release Webinar

July 10, 2024

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (ET)

Past

Discussion

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About

Chronic health conditions are the leading causes of illness and death in the United States, but impact women and men differently in ways that may hamper the diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and management of these conditions in women. An expert committee of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine wrote a report to describe current gaps in the science on chronic conditions in women and propose a research agenda.

At a public release webinar, members of the committee will provide an overview of the report’s conclusions and recommendations and answer audience questions.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Not Closed

Organizing Project

Framework for the Consideration of Chronic Debilitating Conditions in Women

Contact

Zarah Batulan

(202) 334-1813
ChronicConditionsWomen@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

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Health and Medicine Division

Evaluating the Effects of Opioids and Benzodiazepines on All-Cause Mortality in Veterans (Meeting 11)

Safeguarding the Food Supply: Integrating Diverse Risks, Connecting with Consumers, and Protecting Vulnerable Populations - A Workshop

Environmental Health Matters Initiative: Introduction to Microplastics and Health Implications: Where are we and where are we going?

Societal Experts Action Network & Board on Human-Systems Integration - AI Peer-to-Peer Series: AI and State and Local Government Services and Equity (#2)

Response to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services CY 2025 Advanced Primary Care Hybrid Payment Request for Information - Workgroup Meeting

RNA and the Bioeconomy - A Roundtable Discussion

Expanding Behavioral Health Care Workforce Participation In Medicare, Medicaid, And Marketplace Plans: Public Report Release Webinar

Enabling 21st Century Applications for Cancer Surveillance through Enhanced Registries and Beyond: A Workshop

Challenges in Supply, Market Competition, and Regulation of Infant Formula in the United States - Report Release Webinar

Roundtable on Obesity Solutions 10th Anniversary Symposium: Obesity Solutions: Looking Back, Moving Forward

Challenges in Supply, Market Competition, and Regulation of Infant Formula in the United States - Closed Session Briefings

Sustaining Community Engagement in Genomics Research: A Workshop

Challenges in Supply, Market Competition, and Regulation of Infant Formula in the United States - Full Committee Prep Meeting

Challenges in Supply, Market Competition, and Regulation of Infant Formula in the United States - Prep Meeting

Advancing Research on Chronic Conditions in Women: Report Release Webinar