2005 White House Conference on Aging Policy Committee, 3529-3530 [05-1302]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 15 / Tuesday, January 25, 2005 / Notices Sunshine Act Meeting Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. TIME AND DATE: 12:00 p.m., Monday, January 31, 2005. PLACE: Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board Building, 20th and C Streets, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20551. STATUS: Closed. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: 1. Personnel actions (appointments, promotions, assignments, reassignments, and salary actions) involving individual Federal Reserve System employees. 2. Any items carried forward from a previously announced meeting. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michelle A. Smith, Director, Office of Board Members; 202–452–2955. 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AGENCY: SUMMARY: As stipulated by the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is hereby giving notice that the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (PACHA) will hold a meeting. This meeting is open to the public. A description of the Council’s functions is included also with this notice. DATE AND TIME: February 7, 2005 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and February 8, 2005, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. VerDate jul<14>2003 13:14 Jan 24, 2005 Jkt 205001 Hubert H. Humphrey Building, 200 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20201. Conference Room 800. ADDRESSES: FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joseph Grogan, Esq., Executive Director, Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/ AIDS, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Hubert H. Humphrey Building, 200 Independence Avenue, SW., Room 736E, Washington, DC 20201; or visit the Council’s Web site at https://www.pacha.gov. PACHA was established by Executive Order 12963, dated June 14, 1995, as amended by Executive Order 13009, dated June 14, 1996. PACHA was established to provide advice, information, and recommendations to the President regarding programs and policies intended to (a) Promote effective prevention of HIV disease, (b) advance research on HIV and AIDS, and (c) promote quality services to persons living with HIV disease and AIDS. PACHA was established to serve solely as an advisory body to the President and the Secretary of Health and Human Services. PACHA is composed of not more than 35 members. PACHA membership is determined by the Secretary from individuals who are considered authorities with particular expertise in, or knowledge of, matters concerning HIV/AIDS. The agenda for this meeting includes the following topics: HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment, and global HIV/AIDS issues. Time will be allotted during the meeting for public comment. Public attendance is limited to space available and pre-registration is required for both attendance and public comment. Any individual who wishes to attend and/or comment must call (202) 690–2470 to register. Individuals must provide a government issued photo ID for entry into the meeting. Individuals who need special assistance, such as sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, should notify the registrar. Members of the public will have the opportunity to provide comments at the meeting. Public comment will be limited to three (3) minutes per speaker and to time available. Written testimony, not exceed five (5) pages, will be accepted by mail or facsimile at 202/358–2917. Written testimony will not be accepted after 5 p.m., Wednesday, February 2 , 2005. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 3529 Dated: January 13, 2005. Joseph Grogan, Executive Director, Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS. [FR Doc. 05–1265 Filed 1–24–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150–28–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Medicare Program; 2004 Technical Review Panel on the Medicare Trustees Report Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, HHS. ACTION: Announcement. AGENCY: The Review of the Assumptions and Methods of the Medicare Trustees’ Financial Projections, prepared by the 2004 Technical Review Panel on the Medicare Trustees Report, is now available online at: https://aspe.hhs.gov/ health/medpanel/. The report focuses on review of the long-range growth assumptions for the Hospital Insurance (HI) and Supplementary Medical Insurance (SMI) trust funds, and the new Part D prescription drug benefit projections. Questions regarding the report and requests for a limited number of printed copies may be directed to Andrew Cosgrove at (202) 205–8681 or Andrew.Cosgrove@hhs.gov. Dated: January 14, 2005. Michael J. O’Grady, Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation. [FR Doc. 05–1308 Filed 1–24–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150–05–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Administration on Aging 2005 White House Conference on Aging Policy Committee Administration on Aging, HHS. Notice of meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: Pursuant to Section 10(a) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), notice is hereby given of the fourth Policy Committee meeting concerning planning for the 2005 White House Conference on Aging. The meeting will be open to the public, with attendance limited to space available. Individuals who plan to attend and need special assistance, such as sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, should inform the E:\FR\FM\25JAN1.SGM 25JAN1 3530 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 15 / Tuesday, January 25, 2005 / Notices contact person listed below in advance of the meeting. DATES: The meeting will be held Thursday, February 10, 2005, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, 2519 Connecticut Avenue, NW., Conference Room, Washington, DC 20008–1520. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nora Andrews, (301) 443–2874, or email at Nora.Andrews@whcoa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Older Americans Act Amendments of 2000 (Pub. L. 106–501, November 2000), the Policy Committee will meet to discuss subcommittee issues, conference technology, process under development for delegate selection, and the conference format and speakers. Edwin L. Walker, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Programs. [FR Doc. 05–1302 Filed 1–24–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4154–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Docket Identifier: CMS–10068, CMS–10128, CMS–484, CMS–846–849, 854, 10125, 10126] Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, HHS. In compliance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Department of Health and Human Services, is publishing the following summary of proposed collections for public comment. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including any of the following subjects: (1) The necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency’s function; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden. AGENCY: VerDate jul<14>2003 13:14 Jan 24, 2005 Jkt 205001 1. Type of Information Collection Request: Extension of a currently approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Assessing the Division of Beneficiary Inquiry Customer Service’s Performance for Written Responses; Form No: CMS– 10068 (OMB# 0938–0894); Use: The Division of Beneficiary Inquiry Customer Service (DBICS) will collect information quarterly to assess the customer service provided via written responses. DBICS will conduct the written survey through mailings that will accompany actual responses. The envelopes will be sent by Release Clerks so that the actual writer has no knowledge that a particular response is being rated. The survey will be used to measure overall satisfaction of the customer service that the DBICS provides to Medicare beneficiaries and their representatives; Frequency: Quarterly; Affected Public: Individuals or households; Number of Respondents: 2,872; Total Annual Responses: 2,872; Total Annual Hours: 287. 2. Type of Information Collection Request: New collection; Title of Information Collection: Public Reporting on Quality Outcomes National Survey of Hospital Executives (‘‘PRO QUO’’); Use: CMS seeks to survey hospitals quality improvement executives in spring 2005 to assess awareness of CMS Hospital Quality Initiatives and related publicity, and to assess impact of these initiatives on hospitals and their quality improvement programs. Findings will be used to enhance CMS programs to assist hospitals in quality improvement. Form Number: CMS–10128 (OMB#: 0938– NEW); Frequency: Once; Affected Public: Not-for-profit institutions and business or other for-profit; Number of Respondents: 1,600; Total Annual Responses: 1,600; Total Annual Hours: 792. 3. Type of Information Collection Request: Revision of a currently approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Attending Physician’s Certification of Medical Necessity for Home Oxygen Therapy and Supporting Regulations 42 CFR 410.38 and 42 CFR 424.5; Form No.: 0938–0534 (CMS–484); Use: This form is used to determine if oxygen is reasonable and necessary pursuant to Medicare Statute; Medicare claims for home oxygen therapy must be supported by the treating physician’s statement and other information including estimate length of need (# of months), diagnosis codes (ICD–9) etc. Oxygen (and oxygen equipment) is by far the largest single total charge of all items paid under durable medical PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 equipment coverage authority. Medicare has the legal authority to collect sufficient information to determine payment for oxygen, and oxygen equipment. The CMN provides a mechanism for suppliers of Durable Medical Equipment and suppliers of Medical Equipment and Supplies to demonstrate that the item being provided meets the criteria for Medicare coverage. By revising the oxygen CMN questions but adhering to the basic format, CMS can increase the accuracy of the document while eliminating the need to re-educate CMN users. In addition, to the above changes, the statement in Section D stating, ‘‘signature and date stamps are not acceptable’’ will be eliminated and no longer required.; Frequency: As needed; Affected Public: Business of other forprofit; Number of Respondents: 11,000; Total Annual Responses: 1,200,000; Total Annual Hours: 497,000. 4. Type of Information Collection Request: Revision of currently approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Durable Medical Equipment Regional Carrier, Certificate and Medical Necessity and Supporting Documentation; Use: The information collected on these forms is needed to correctly process claims and ensure proper claim payment. Suppliers and physicians will complete these forms and as needed supply additional routine supporting documentation necessary to process claims. CMS Forms 841 and 842, Certificate of Medical Necessity (CMN): Hospital Beds and CMN: Support Surface respectively, will be eliminated and no longer be required. CMS Form 846, CMN: Pneumatic Compression Devices, had changes to the title of the CMN form and the individual questions on the form. CMS Forms 847–849, CMN: Osteogenesis Stimulators, CMN: Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator (TENS), and CMN: Seat Lift Mechanism, respectively, all had changes to individual questions on the forms. CMS Form 10125, DMERC Information Form: External Infusion Pump, replaced CMS Form 851. CMS Form 10126, DMERC Information Form: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition, replaced CMS Forms 852–853.; Form Number: CMS– 846–849, 854, 10125, 10126 (OMB#: 0938–0679); Frequency: On occasion; Affected Public: Business or other forprofit; Number of Respondents: 51,000; Total Annual Responses: 5,400,000; Total Annual Hours: 1,215,000. To obtain copies of the supporting statement and any related forms for the proposed paperwork collections referenced above, access CMS Web Site address at https://www.cms.hhs.gov/ E:\FR\FM\25JAN1.SGM 25JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 15 (Tuesday, January 25, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3529-3530]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-1302]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Administration on Aging


2005 White House Conference on Aging Policy Committee

AGENCY: Administration on Aging, HHS.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to Section 10(a) of the Federal Advisory Committee 
Act as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), notice is hereby given of the 
fourth Policy Committee meeting concerning planning for the 2005 White 
House Conference on Aging. The meeting will be open to the public, with 
attendance limited to space available. Individuals who plan to attend 
and need special assistance, such as sign language interpretation or 
other reasonable accommodations, should inform the

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contact person listed below in advance of the meeting.

DATES: The meeting will be held Thursday, February 10, 2005, from 9 
a.m. to 5 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the American Association of 
Homes and Services for the Aging, 2519 Connecticut Avenue, NW., 
Conference Room, Washington, DC 20008-1520.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nora Andrews, (301) 443-2874, or e-
mail at Nora.Andrews@whcoa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Older Americans Act 
Amendments of 2000 (Pub. L. 106-501, November 2000), the Policy 
Committee will meet to discuss subcommittee issues, conference 
technology, process under development for delegate selection, and the 
conference format and speakers.

Edwin L. Walker,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Programs.
[FR Doc. 05-1302 Filed 1-24-05; 8:45 am]
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