Medicare Program; Meeting of the Advisory Panel on Medicare Education-March 22, 2005, 9362-9363 [05-3552]

Download as PDF 9362 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 37 / Friday, February 25, 2005 / Notices process will be the same as for Part D, with the exception of including information relating to the demonstration model selected. There will be no additional burden associated with the submission of a bid. B. Demonstration Evaluation Design An evaluation of the CMS reinsurance demonstration will examine the impacts on beneficiaries, PDP sponsors, and MA organizations. From the beneficiary perspective, the analysis will focus on the availability of, and enrollment in, enhanced alternative benefit packages offered by PDP sponsors and MA organizations, as well as patterns of utilization of enrollees. The evaluation will also explore the advantages and disadvantages of participation from the organizations’ perspectives. C. Budget Neutrality This demonstration must be budget neutral. This means that the expected Medicare costs under the demonstration can be no more than expected costs to the Medicare program in the absence of the demonstration. In order to ensure budget neutrality, PDP sponsors and MA organizations participating in the demonstration will have their capitation payments offset. The amount will be dependent on the demonstration reinsurance payment option chosen by the plan. The CMS Office of the Actuary prepared an analysis of the demonstration for CY 2006 and determined that this demonstration is budget neutral if the capitated payments are reduced by at least $3.13 per member per year for option one and at least $7.57 per member per year for option two. Budget neutrality could be at risk under this demonstration if employer groups are allowed to participate, because this demonstration could provide an incentive for employer groups to drop their provision of drug coverage and encourage individuals to seek coverage under Part D. Further, in order to ensure budget neutrality for this demonstration initiative, we will consider prior year(s) of data and bidding information in establishing capitation amounts. Note that CY 2006 offsets are based on first-year impacts. The amounts shown may increase annually in a similar manner as other Part D costs for the duration of the demonstration. III. Collection of Information Requirements Other than a simple affirmation, as discussed below, no additional data will be collected from plans for the purpose of this demonstration. VerDate jul<14>2003 19:31 Feb 24, 2005 Jkt 205001 Pursuant to this demonstration, plans must affirm to CMS that any funding of premiums will not come from any respective employer or union with whom the plan conducts business. Whereas, this notice does not impose information collection and recordkeeping requirements, it does not need to be reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget under the authority of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). Further, it is not subject to the PRA as stipulated under 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(1). Authority: Section 402 of the Social Security Amendments of 1967. Dated: February 11, 2005. Mark B. McClellan, Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. [FR Doc. 05–3621 Filed 2–18–05; 4:24 pm] BILLING CODE 4120–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [CMS–4089–N] Medicare Program; Meeting of the Advisory Panel on Medicare Education—March 22, 2005 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), HHS. ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. Appendix 2, section 10(a) (Pub. L. 92–463), this notice announces a meeting of the Advisory Panel on Medicare Education (the Panel) on March 22, 2005. The Panel advises and makes recommendations to the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services and the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on opportunities to enhance the effectiveness of consumer education strategies concerning the Medicare program. This meeting is open to the public. This meeting replaces the February 24, 2005 meeting that was canceled. DATES: The meeting is scheduled for March 22, 2005 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., e.s.t. Deadline for Presentations and Comments: March 15, 2005 12 noon, e.s.t. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Wyndham Hotel, 1400 M Street, NW., Washington DC 20005, (202) 429– 1700. PO 00000 Frm 00096 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lynne Johnson, Health Insurance Specialist, Division of Partnership Development, Center for Beneficiary Choices, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 7500 Security Boulevard, Mail stop S2–23–05, Baltimore, MD 21244–1850, (410) 786– 0090. Please refer to the CMS Advisory Committees’ Information Line (1–877– 449–5659 toll free)/(410–786–9379 local) or the Internet (https:// www.cms.hhs.gov/faca/apme/ default.asp) for additional information and updates on committee activities, or contact Ms. Johnson via e-mail at ljohnson3@cms.hhs.gov. Press inquiries are handled through the CMS Press Office at (202) 690–6145. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 222 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 217a), as amended, grants to the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (the Secretary) the authority to establish an advisory panel if the Secretary finds the panel necessary and in the public interest. The Secretary signed the charter establishing this Panel on January 21, 1999 (64 FR 7849) and approved the renewal of the charter on January 14, 2005. The Panel advises and makes recommendations to the Secretary and the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on opportunities to enhance the effectiveness of consumer education strategies concerning the Medicare program. The goals of the Panel are as follows: • To develop and implement a national Medicare education program that describes the options for selecting a health plan under Medicare. • To enhance the Federal government’s effectiveness in informing the Medicare consumer, including the appropriate use of public-private partnerships. • To expand outreach to vulnerable and underserved communities, including racial and ethnic minorities, in the context of a national Medicare education program. • To assemble an information base of best practices for helping consumers evaluate health plan options and build a community infrastructure for information, counseling, and assistance. The current members of the Panel are: Dr. Drew E. Altman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation; James L. Bildner, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, New Horizons Partners, LLC; Dr. Jane Delgado, Chief Executive Officer, National Alliance For Hispanic Health; Clayton Fong, President and Chief Executive Officer, National Asian E:\FR\FM\25FEN1.SGM 25FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 37 / Friday, February 25, 2005 / Notices Pacific Center on Aging; Thomas Hall, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Cardio-Kinetics, Inc.; The Honorable Bobby Jindal, United States Congress; David Knutson, Director, Health System Studies, Park Nicollet Institute for Research and Education; Donald J. Lott, Executive Director, Indian Family Health Clinic; Dr. Frank I. Luntz, President and Chief Executive Officer, Luntz Research Companies; Katherine Metzger, Director, Medicare and Medicaid Programs, Fallon Community Health Plan; David Null, Financial Advisor, Merrill Lynch; Dr. Marlon Priest, Professor of Emergency Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham; Susan O. Raetzman, Associate Director, Public Policy Institute, AARP,and Catherine Valenti, Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer, Caring Voice Coalition. The agenda for the March 22, 2005 meeting will include the following: • Recap of the previous (November 30, 2004) meeting. • Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services update. • Medicare Modernization Act: outreach and education strategies. • Public comment. • Listening session with CMS leadership. • Next steps. Individuals or organizations that wish to make a 5-minute oral presentation on an agenda topic should submit a written copy of the oral presentation to Lynne Johnson, Health Insurance Specialist, Division of Partnership Development, Center for Beneficiary Choices, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 7500 Security Boulevard, Mail stop S2–23– 05, Baltimore, MD 21244–1850 or by email at ljohnson3@cms.hhs.gov no later than 12 noon, e.s.t., March 15, 2005 The number of oral presentations may be limited by the time available. Individuals not wishing to make a presentation may submit written comments to Ms. Johnson by 12 noon, e.s.t.), March 15, 2005. The meeting is open to the public, but attendance is limited to the space available. Special Accommodation: Individuals requiring sign language interpretation or other special accommodations should contact Ms. Johnson at least 15 days before the meeting. Authority: Sec. 222 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 217a) and sec. 10(a) of Pub. L. 92–463 (5 U.S.C. App. 2, sec. 10(a) and 41 CFR 102–3). Dated: February 16, 2005. Mark B. McClellan, Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. [FR Doc. 05–3552 Filed 2–24–05; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BILLING CODE 4120–01–P Fiscal Year (FY) 2005 Funding Opportunity DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY: National Institutes of Health National Human Genome Research Institute Notice of Closed Meeting Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), notice is hereby given of the following meeting. The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The grant applications and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the grant applications, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy Name of Committee: National Human Genome Research Institute Special Emphasis Panel, Sequencing Technology RFA’s. Date: March 31–April 1, 2005. Time: March 31, 2005, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: Double Tree Rockville, 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852 Time: April 1, 2005 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: Double Tree Rockville, 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852. Contact Person: Ken D. Nakamura, PhD, Scientific Review Administrator (301) 402– 0838. (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93.172, Human Genome Research, National Institutes of Health, HHS) Dated: February 16, 2005. LaVerne Y. Stringfield, Director, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. 05–3575 Filed 2–24–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–M (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Program No. 93.733, Medicare—Hospital Insurance Program; and Program No. 93.774, Medicare—Supplementary Medical Insurance Program) VerDate jul<14>2003 19:31 Feb 24, 2005 Jkt 205001 9363 PO 00000 Frm 00097 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice of intent to award a Single Source Grant to the Florida Department of Children and Families. SUMMARY: This notice is to inform the public that the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) intends to award approximately $11,000,000 (total costs) for a one-year project period to the Florida Department of Children and Families. This is not a formal request for applications. Assistance will be provided only to the Florida Department of Children and Families based on the receipt of a satisfactory application that is approved by an independent review group. Funding Opportunity Title: OA–05– 002. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 93.003. Authority: Section 501(d)(5) of the Public Health Service Act, as amended. Justification: Only the Florida Department of Children and Families is eligible to apply. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is seeking to award a single source grant to the Florida Department of Children and Families to assist individuals and families needing mental health and substance abuse services, interventions and treatment related to the impact of Hurricanes Charley, Frances, Jeanne and Ivan, which made landfall in the State of Florida within a period of six weeks during the months of August and September of 2004. Services that may be supported under this grant award may include the following: (1) Assessment of mental health and substance abuse needs; (2) referral services based on assessed mental health and substance abuse service needs; (3) direct mental health intervention services; (4) direct substance abuse services; (5) quality assurance and monitoring; and (6) process and outcome evaluation. The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is the agency responsible for mental health and substance abuse services in the State of Florida. Because the impact of the hurricanes significantly affected 24 of Florida’s 67 counties, a coordinated state-wide response is necessary. DCF is E:\FR\FM\25FEN1.SGM 25FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 37 (Friday, February 25, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9362-9363]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-3552]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

[CMS-4089-N]


Medicare Program; Meeting of the Advisory Panel on Medicare 
Education--March 22, 2005

AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), HHS.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 
U.S.C. Appendix 2, section 10(a) (Pub. L. 92-463), this notice 
announces a meeting of the Advisory Panel on Medicare Education (the 
Panel) on March 22, 2005. The Panel advises and makes recommendations 
to the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services and the 
Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on 
opportunities to enhance the effectiveness of consumer education 
strategies concerning the Medicare program. This meeting is open to the 
public. This meeting replaces the February 24, 2005 meeting that was 
canceled.

DATES: The meeting is scheduled for March 22, 2005 from 9 a.m. to 4 
p.m., e.s.t.
    Deadline for Presentations and Comments: March 15, 2005 12 noon, 
e.s.t.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Wyndham Hotel, 1400 M 
Street, NW., Washington DC 20005, (202) 429-1700.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lynne Johnson, Health Insurance 
Specialist, Division of Partnership Development, Center for Beneficiary 
Choices, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 7500 Security 
Boulevard, Mail stop S2-23-05, Baltimore, MD 21244-1850, (410) 786-
0090. Please refer to the CMS Advisory Committees' Information Line (1-
877-449-5659 toll free)/(410-786-9379 local) or the Internet (https://
www.cms.hhs.gov/faca/apme/default.asp) for additional information and 
updates on committee activities, or contact Ms. Johnson via e-mail at 
ljohnson3@cms.hhs.gov. Press inquiries are handled through the CMS 
Press Office at (202) 690-6145.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 222 of the Public Health Service Act 
(42 U.S.C. 217a), as amended, grants to the Secretary of the Department 
of Health and Human Services (the Secretary) the authority to establish 
an advisory panel if the Secretary finds the panel necessary and in the 
public interest. The Secretary signed the charter establishing this 
Panel on January 21, 1999 (64 FR 7849) and approved the renewal of the 
charter on January 14, 2005. The Panel advises and makes 
recommendations to the Secretary and the Administrator of the Centers 
for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on opportunities to enhance the 
effectiveness of consumer education strategies concerning the Medicare 
program.
    The goals of the Panel are as follows:
     To develop and implement a national Medicare education 
program that describes the options for selecting a health plan under 
Medicare.
     To enhance the Federal government's effectiveness in 
informing the Medicare consumer, including the appropriate use of 
public-private partnerships.
     To expand outreach to vulnerable and underserved 
communities, including racial and ethnic minorities, in the context of 
a national Medicare education program.
     To assemble an information base of best practices for 
helping consumers evaluate health plan options and build a community 
infrastructure for information, counseling, and assistance.
    The current members of the Panel are: Dr. Drew E. Altman, President 
and Chief Executive Officer, Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation; James 
L. Bildner, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, New Horizons 
Partners, LLC; Dr. Jane Delgado, Chief Executive Officer, National 
Alliance For Hispanic Health; Clayton Fong, President and Chief 
Executive Officer, National Asian

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Pacific Center on Aging; Thomas Hall, Chairman and Chief Executive 
Officer, Cardio-Kinetics, Inc.; The Honorable Bobby Jindal, United 
States Congress; David Knutson, Director, Health System Studies, Park 
Nicollet Institute for Research and Education; Donald J. Lott, 
Executive Director, Indian Family Health Clinic; Dr. Frank I. Luntz, 
President and Chief Executive Officer, Luntz Research Companies; 
Katherine Metzger, Director, Medicare and Medicaid Programs, Fallon 
Community Health Plan; David Null, Financial Advisor, Merrill Lynch; 
Dr. Marlon Priest, Professor of Emergency Medicine, University of 
Alabama at Birmingham; Susan O. Raetzman, Associate Director, Public 
Policy Institute, AARP,and Catherine Valenti, Chairperson and Chief 
Executive Officer, Caring Voice Coalition.
    The agenda for the March 22, 2005 meeting will include the 
following:
     Recap of the previous (November 30, 2004) meeting.
     Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services update.
     Medicare Modernization Act: outreach and education 
strategies.
     Public comment.
     Listening session with CMS leadership.
     Next steps.
    Individuals or organizations that wish to make a 5-minute oral 
presentation on an agenda topic should submit a written copy of the 
oral presentation to Lynne Johnson, Health Insurance Specialist, 
Division of Partnership Development, Center for Beneficiary Choices, 
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 7500 Security Boulevard, Mail 
stop S2-23-05, Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 or by email at 
ljohnson3@cms.hhs.gov no later than 12 noon, e.s.t., March 15, 2005 The 
number of oral presentations may be limited by the time available. 
Individuals not wishing to make a presentation may submit written 
comments to Ms. Johnson by 12 noon, e.s.t.), March 15, 2005. The 
meeting is open to the public, but attendance is limited to the space 
available.
    Special Accommodation: Individuals requiring sign language 
interpretation or other special accommodations should contact Ms. 
Johnson at least 15 days before the meeting.

    Authority: Sec. 222 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 
217a) and sec. 10(a) of Pub. L. 92-463 (5 U.S.C. App. 2, sec. 10(a) 
and 41 CFR 102-3).

(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Program No. 93.733, 
Medicare--Hospital Insurance Program; and Program No. 93.774, 
Medicare--Supplementary Medical Insurance Program)

    Dated: February 16, 2005.
Mark B. McClellan,
Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
[FR Doc. 05-3552 Filed 2-24-05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4120-01-P
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