2023-18647. Veterans Rural Health Advisory Committee, Notice of Meeting

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under the Federal Advisory Committee Act that the Veterans Rural Health Advisory Committee will hold its face-to-face meeting at the American Legion, 1608 K Street NW, 7th Floor Conference Room, Washington, DC 20006 on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, through Wednesday, September 20, 2023. The meeting will convene at 9:00 a.m., Eastern Standard Time (EST) each day and adjourn at 5:00 p.m. (EST). The meeting sessions are open to the public. Additionally, a meeting link https://us06web.zoom.us/​j/​82147382793 will be provided for the individuals who cannot attend in person.

The purpose of the Committee is to advise the Secretary of VA on rural health care issues affecting Veterans. The Committee examines programs and policies that impact the delivery of VA rural health care to Veterans and discusses ways to improve and enhance VA access to rural health care services for Veterans.

The agenda will include updates from Department leadership; the Acting Executive Director, VA Office of Rural Health; and the Committee Chair; as well as presentations by subject-matter experts on general rural health care access.

Public comments will be received at 4:30 p.m. on September 20, 2023. Interested parties should contact Ms. Judy Bowie, by email at [e-mail], or by mail at 810 Vermont Avenue NW (12POP7), Washington, DC 20420. Individuals wishing to speak are invited to submit a 1–2-page summary of their comment for inclusion in the official meeting record. Any member of the public seeking additional information should contact Ms. Bowie at the phone number or email address noted above.

Dated: August 24, 2023.

LaTonya L. Small,

Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.