Hope123
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I certainly hope not but word on the street is that less than 200 people watched last November's US CFS Advisory Committee Meeting live. This is the number the US government sees - they count views (as well as e-mails, faxes, phones calls, etc.) as evidence of how engaged or interested the community is. In past years, more than 800 people have watched the meetings online but when they switched to audio-only last year, the number dropped by more than 75%.
Now, they're switching back to video because of patient concerns BUT we have to show them we are interested or they will cut back to audio-only and decide people don't care what happens.
What can you do?
Register your interest by watching/ listening to all or at least part of CFSAC next week live - next Wednesday and Thursday - June 13-14- 9AM-5PM Eastern Standard Time (Washington DC).
How to watch or listen:
http://www.hhs.gov/advcomcfs/meetings/agendas/cfsac20120613_agenda.html
(P.S. It's OK to watch it later or on Youtube BUT note that Youtube views are likely NOT counted by the government unless the Youtube channel is a government channel. MAKE YOUR VIEWING COUNT.)
Now, they're switching back to video because of patient concerns BUT we have to show them we are interested or they will cut back to audio-only and decide people don't care what happens.
[International viewers/ listeners welcomed to watch/ listen as well!]
What can you do?
Register your interest by watching/ listening to all or at least part of CFSAC next week live - next Wednesday and Thursday - June 13-14- 9AM-5PM Eastern Standard Time (Washington DC).
How to watch or listen:
On
June 13-14, 2012
, the meeting will provide a live video stream at
www.hhs.gov/live
and be available by audio (listen only) at
1-888-677-1834
. Passcode: CFSAC 2012
(Punch in passcode when prompted.)
Agenda:
http://www.hhs.gov/advcomcfs/meetings/agendas/cfsac20120613_agenda.html
(P.S. It's OK to watch it later or on Youtube BUT note that Youtube views are likely NOT counted by the government unless the Youtube channel is a government channel. MAKE YOUR VIEWING COUNT.)