Commission Meetings
July 13-14, 2000 – Planning Meeting
- Discussion of Vision, Issues and Concerns of the Commission Members on Issues Presented in Executive Order
- Development of Meeting Schedule
- Discussion of Website Development and Content
October 5-6, 2000 – Coordination of CAM Research & Achievements, Opportunities, Obstacles and Solutions
- Public Input and Research Priorities
- Federal Support for CAM Research
- Academic Centers and Support for CAM Research
- Research Support and Collaborations at the NIH
- Facilitating CAM Research and Regulatory Challenges
- Research in the Regulatory Framework
- Outcomes Research – Interface between CAM Research and Regulatory Agencies
- Outcomes Research – CAM Research and Experimental Study Design
- Guiding Principles of CAM Perspectives and Practices
- Support for CAM Research – The Not-for-Profit Sector
- Support for CAM Research – The Private Sector
- Support for CAM Research – Federal Agency Support
December 4-5, 2000 – Access and Delivery of CAM Services
- Utilization of CAM Services and Products
- Cost Effectiveness of Selected CAM Services
- Clinical Effectiveness of Selected CAM Services
- Use of CAM for Selected Health Conditions
- Issues in Integrating CAM in Service Delivery
- Meeting Public Needs: Systems of CAM Delivery at Community Health Clinics, in Private Practice and Hospital-based Centers, in Hospice Care, at Academic Research Centers and in Managed Care Organizations.
February 2223, 2001 – Training, Education, Credentialing and Licensing of CAM Practices
- CAM Education and Training: Establishing Educational Programs
- Continuing CAM Education and Training – Building Knowledge and Skills
- CAM Credentialing and Licensure – Assuring Quality and Accountability in CAM Practices
March 26-27, 2001 – Development and Dissemination of CAM Information
March 27, 2001 – CAM in Wellness and Self Care
- Integrative Approaches to Wellness – Children, Families and Communities
- Integrative Approaches to Wellness – Nutrition
- Integrative Approaches to Wellness with Self-Care
May 14-15, 2001 – Coordination of CAM Research
- Not-for-Profit Support for CAM Research
- Investigating the Scientific Bases of CAM Practices
- Approaches to Evaluating CAM Research Literature
- Challenges of CAM Research and Research Training
- Peer Reviews of CAM Research Results in the Published Literature
May 15-16, 2001 – Coverage and Reimbursement of CAM Services
- Health Care Financing in the United States
- Federal Purchasers
- State Perspectives
- Employer Coverage
- The Underinsured, Uninsured and Minorities
- Health Plans and CAM Benefits
- Healthcare Insurance – Providers Perspectives
- Evolving Health Care Systems
July 2-3, 2001 – Discussion of Interim Progress Report
October 4-6, 2001 – Discussion of Draft Recommendations
December 6-7, 2001 – Discussion of Draft Final Report and Recommendations
February 21-22, 2002 Discussion of Draft Final Report, Recommendations, and Actions
Town Hall Meetings
- September 8, 2000 — San Francisco, CA
- October 30-31, 2000 — Seattle, WA
- January 23, 2001 — New York City, NY
- March 16, 2001 — Minneapolis, MN
Topics Discussed
- Access, Financing and Reimbursement of CAM Practices and Products
- Integration of CAM into Health Care Delivery Systems
- Dietary Supplements and Herbal Products
- Education of CAM Providers
- Education of Health Professionals
- Culturally – Based Healing Traditions
- Regulation of CAM Practices and Products
- Washington State and Minnesota State Legislation of CAM Practices and Products
- Development and Dissemination of CAM-Related Information
- Accountability of CAM Providers
The transcripts, agendas, and other information pertaining to all Commission Meetings and Town Hall Meetings are available on the Commission’s website.
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