Request for Nominations for PCORI Board of Governors
Summary
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is requesting letters of nomination and resumes for the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Board of Governors. Nominations are sought for a physician, a quality improvement or health services researcher, and a representative of private payers representing self-insured employers. Terms end in September 2026.
What changed
GAO, acting under authority from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (42 U.S.C. 1320e; 26 U.S.C. 9511), is accepting nominations to fill three positions on the PCORI Board of Governors. The positions requiring nomination are: one physician, one quality improvement or health services researcher, and one representative of private payers who represents employers who self-insure employee benefits. The Directors of AHRQ and NIH or their designees are also members by statute.
Eligible individuals seeking nomination should submit letters of nomination and resumes to PCORI@gao.gov by May 1, 2026. Submissions should include 'PCORI nominations' in the subject line. Acknowledgement of receipt will be provided within a week of submission. For questions or if acknowledgement is not received, contact Ray Sendejas at SendejasR@gao.gov or (202) 512-7114.
What to do next
- Identify eligible candidates meeting the specified categories: physician, quality improvement/health services researcher, or representative of self-insured employer payers
- Submit nomination letters and resumes to PCORI@gao.gov with 'PCORI nominations' in the subject line
- Ensure submissions are received by May 1, 2026 to allow adequate review time before September 2026 term expirations
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Request for Nominations for the Board of Governors of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)
A Notice by the Government Accountability Office on 04/01/2026
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- Public Inspection Published Document: 2026-06303 (91 FR 16196) Document Headings ###### Government Accountability Office
AGENCY:
Government Accountability Office.
( printed page 16197)
ACTION:
Request for letters of nomination and resumes.
SUMMARY:
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act gave the Comptroller General of the United States responsibility for appointing up to 21 members to the Board of Governors of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). In addition, the Directors of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and the National Institutes of Health, or their designees, are members of the Board. As the result of terms ending in September 2026, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) is accepting nominations in the following categories: a physician, a quality improvement or health services researcher, and a representative of private payers who represents employers who self-insure employee benefits. Nominations should be sent to the email address listed below. Acknowledgement of receipt will be provided within a week of submission.
DATES:
Letters of nomination and resumes should be submitted no later than May 1, 2026, to ensure adequate opportunity for review and consideration of nominees prior to appointment.
ADDRESSES:
Submit letters of nomination and resumes to PCORI@gao.gov. Include PCORI nominations in the subject line of the email.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ray Sendejas at SendejasR@gao.gov or (202) 512-7114 if you do not receive an acknowledgement or need additional information. For general information, contact GAO's Office of Public Affairs at PublicAffairs@gao.gov.
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 1320e; 26 U.S.C. 9511.
Orice Williams Brown,
Acting Comptroller General of the United States.
[FR Doc. 2026-06303 Filed 3-31-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 1610-02-P
Published Document: 2026-06303 (91 FR 16196)
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