PCORI Board of Governors Nominations Request

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Published March 31st, 2026

Detected April 2nd, 2026

Summary

The GAO is requesting letters of nomination and resumes for up to 21 positions on the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Board of Governors. Nominations are sought in three categories: a physician, a quality improvement or health services researcher, and a representative of private payers. Submissions must be received by May 1, 2026.

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The GAO, acting under 42 U.S.C. 1320e and 26 U.S.C. 9511, is accepting nominations to fill Board of Governors seats for PCORI whose terms end in September 2026. The request seeks candidates in three specific categories: a physician, a quality improvement or health services researcher, and a private payer representative representing employers who self-insure employee benefits. The Comptroller General of the United States holds appointment authority for these positions.

Nominating parties should submit letters of nomination and resumes to PCORI@gao.gov by May 1, 2026, with 'PCORI nominations' in the subject line. Acknowledgement of receipt will be provided within one week of submission. For questions or additional information, contact Ray Sendejas at SendejasR@gao.gov or (202) 512-7114. This request does not impose compliance obligations on regulated entities.

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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