U.S. Access Board to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Standards for Diagnostic Equipment - MARCH 14, 2012

The U.S. Access Board will hold a public hearing March 14 from 9:30 – 12:00 on accessibility standards for medical diagnostic equipment it has proposed under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The event will allow members of the public to comment on the proposed standards which address access to examination tables and chairs, weight scales, mammography equipment, and other equipment used for diagnostic purposes.

The hearing will take place at the Board’s meeting space at 1331 F Street, NW, Suite 800, in downtown Washington, D.C. Registration is not required, but those who wish to provide comments are encouraged to contact Kathy Johnson at johnson@access-board.gov, (202) 272-0041 (voice), or (202) 272-0065 (TTY). Those unable to attend in person can make arrangements with Ms. Johnson to provide comments by phone. The Board will also provide a dial-in option (limited capacity) for listening to testimony and online real-time transcription of the proceedings.

Public Hearing on the Proposed MDE Standards
March 14, 9:30 – Noon
Access Board Conference Center
1331 F Street, NW, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20004

Call-in option (listening only):
Dial: (517) 308-9247 or (888) 469-2078 (toll-free)
Passcode: 4144
Note: Contact Kathy Johnson in advance if you wish to make comments by phone

Real-time transcription:
www.streamtext.net/text.aspx?event=ACCESSBOARD03142012

A second hearing will be held May 8 in Atlanta. Visit the Board’s website for further information.

http://www.access-board.gov/medical-equipment.htm