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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services
[CMS–3835–N]
RIN 0938–AH17
Medicare Program; Hospital
Conditions of Participation:
Requirements for Approval and ReApproval of Transplant Centers To
Perform Organ Transplants; Extension
of Comment Period
Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services (CMS), HHS.
ACTION: Notice of extension of comment
period for proposed rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This notice extends the
comment period for a proposed rule
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published in the Federal Register on
February 4, 2005, (70 FR 6140). The
proposed rule sets forth the
requirements that heart, heart-lung,
intestine, kidney, liver, lung, and
pancreas transplant centers would be
required to meet to participate as
Medicare-approved transplant centers.
These proposed revised requirements
focus on an organ transplant center’s
ability to perform successful transplants
and deliver quality patient care as
evidenced by good outcomes and sound
policies and procedures. We also
proposed that approval, as determined
by a center’s compliance with the
proposed data submission, outcome,
and process requirements would be
granted for 3 years. Every 3 years,
approvals would be renewed for
transplant centers that continue to meet
these requirements. We proposed these
revised requirements to ensure that
transplant centers continually provide
high-quality transplantation services in
a safe and efficient manner. The
comment period for the proposed rule is
extended for 60 days.
The comment period is extended
to 5 p.m. on June 6, 2005.
DATES:
In commenting, please refer
to file code CMS–3835–P. Because of
ADDRESSES:
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staff and resource limitations, we cannot
accept comments by facsimile (FAX)
transmission.
You may submit comments in one of
three ways (no duplicates, please):
1. Electronically. You may submit
electronic comments on specific issues
in this regulation to https://
www.cms.hhs.gov/regulations/
ecomments. (Attachments should be in
Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, or Excel;
however, we prefer Microsoft Word.)
2. By mail. You may mail written
comments (one original and two copies)
to the following address only: Centers
for Medicare & Medicaid Services,
Department of Health and Human
Services, Attention: CMS–3835–P, P.O.
Box 8013, Baltimore, MD 21244–8013.
Please allow sufficient time for mailed
comments to be received before the
close of the comment period.
3. By hand or courier. If you prefer,
you may deliver (by hand or courier)
your written comments (one original
and two copies) before the close of the
comment period to one of the following
addresses. If you intend to deliver your
comments to the Baltimore address,
please call telephone number (410) 786–
9994 in advance to schedule your
arrival with one of our staff members.
Room 445–G, Hubert H. Humphrey
Building, 200 Independence Avenue,
SW., Washington, DC 20201; or 7500
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD
21244–1850.
(Because access to the interior of the
HHH Building is not readily available to
persons without Federal Government
identification, commenters are
encouraged to leave their comments in
the CMS drop slots located in the main
lobby of the building. A stamp-in clock
is available for persons wishing to retain
a proof of filing by stamping in and
retaining an extra copy of the comments
being filed.)
Comments mailed to the addresses
indicated as appropriate for hand or
courier delivery may be delayed and
received after the comment period.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eva
Fung, (410) 786–7539.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On
February 4, 2005 (70 FR 6140), we
published a proposed rule in the
Federal Register that set forth the
requirements that heart, heart-lung,
intestine, kidney, liver, lung, and
pancreas transplant centers would be
required to meet to participate as
Medicare-approved transplant centers.
The proposed rule set forth the first
comprehensive hospital conditions of
participation (CoPs) for transplant
centers that perform organ transplants.
The proposed rule contains multiple
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new technical, structural, and
performance requirements, including
new procedures for approval and reapproval of transplant centers and new
outcome performance measures. Due to
the large number of proposed new
requirements and the technical nature of
the proposed outcome performance
measures, we are extending the
comment period to ensure sufficient
time for the public to review and
comment on the proposed requirements.
Therefore, we are extending the public
comment period for an additional 60
days, until June 6, 2005. We believe the
revised date will allow sufficient time
for the public to provide comments.
Authority: Sections 1102 and 1871 of the
Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1302, 1395hh).
(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
Program No. 93.778, Medical Assistance
Program; No. 93.773, Medicare—Hospital
Insurance Program; and No. 93.774,
Medicare—Supplementary Medical
Insurance Program)
Dated: March 14, 2005.
Mark B. McClellan,
Administrator, Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services.
Approved: March 18, 2005.
Michael O. Leavitt,
Secretary.
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[CMS–3064–N]
RIN 0938–AK81
Medicare and Medicaid Programs;
Conditions for Coverage for Organ
Procurement Organizations (OPOs);
Extension of Comment Period
Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services (CMS), HHS.
ACTION: Notice of extension of comment
period for proposed rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This notice extends the
comment period for a proposed rule
published in the Federal Register on
February 4, 2005, (70 FR 6086). In that
rule, we proposed to establish new
conditions for coverage for organ
procurement organizations (OPOs),
including multiple new outcome and
process performance measures based on
donor potential and other related factors
in each service area of qualified OPOs.
We are proposing new standards with
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the goal of improving OPO performance
and increasing organ donation. The
comment period is extended for 60
days.
DATES: Effective Date: The comment
period is extended to 5 p.m. on June 6,
2005.
ADDRESSES: In commenting, please refer
to file code CMS–3064–P. Because of
staff and resource limitations, we cannot
accept comments by facsimile (FAX)
transmission.
You may submit comments in one of
three ways (no duplicates, please):
1. Electronically. You may submit
electronic comments on specific issues
in this regulation to https://
www.cms.hhs.gov/regulations/
ecomments. (Attachments should be in
Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, or Excel;
however, we prefer Microsoft Word.)
2. By mail. You may mail written
comments (one original and two copies)
to the following address ONLY: Centers
for Medicare & Medicaid Services,
Department of Health and Human
Services, Attention: CMS–3064–P, P.O.
Box 8015, Baltimore, MD 21244–8015.
Please allow sufficient time for mailed
comments to be received before the
close of the comment period.
3. By hand or courier. If you prefer,
you may deliver (by hand or courier)
your written comments (one original
and two copies) before the close of the
comment period to one of the following
addresses. If you intend to deliver your
comments to the Baltimore address,
please call telephone number (410) 786–
9994 in advance to schedule your
arrival with one of our staff members.
Room 445–G, Hubert H. Humphrey
Building, 200 Independence Avenue,
SW., Washington, DC 20201; or 7500
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD
21244–1850.
(Because access to the interior of the
HHH Building is not readily available to
persons without Federal Government
identification, commenters are
encouraged to leave their comments in
the CMS drop slots located in the main
lobby of the building. A stamp-in clock
is available for persons wishing to retain
a proof of filing by stamping in and
retaining an extra copy of the comments
being filed.)
Comments mailed to the addresses
indicated as appropriate for hand or
courier delivery may be delayed and
received after the comment period.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Marcia Newton, (410) 786–5265.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On
February 4, 2005, we published a
proposed rule in the Federal Register
(70 FR 6086) that would establish new
conditions for coverage for organ
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[Pages 15264-15265]
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[FR Doc No: 05-5918]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
42 CFR Parts 405, 482, and 488
[CMS-3835-N]
RIN 0938-AH17
Medicare Program; Hospital Conditions of Participation:
Requirements for Approval and Re-Approval of Transplant Centers To
Perform Organ Transplants; Extension of Comment Period
AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), HHS.
ACTION: Notice of extension of comment period for proposed rule.
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SUMMARY: This notice extends the comment period for a proposed rule
published in the Federal Register on February 4, 2005, (70 FR 6140).
The proposed rule sets forth the requirements that heart, heart-lung,
intestine, kidney, liver, lung, and pancreas transplant centers would
be required to meet to participate as Medicare-approved transplant
centers. These proposed revised requirements focus on an organ
transplant center's ability to perform successful transplants and
deliver quality patient care as evidenced by good outcomes and sound
policies and procedures. We also proposed that approval, as determined
by a center's compliance with the proposed data submission, outcome,
and process requirements would be granted for 3 years. Every 3 years,
approvals would be renewed for transplant centers that continue to meet
these requirements. We proposed these revised requirements to ensure
that transplant centers continually provide high-quality
transplantation services in a safe and efficient manner. The comment
period for the proposed rule is extended for 60 days.
DATES: The comment period is extended to 5 p.m. on June 6, 2005.
ADDRESSES: In commenting, please refer to file code CMS-3835-P. Because
of
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staff and resource limitations, we cannot accept comments by facsimile
(FAX) transmission.
You may submit comments in one of three ways (no duplicates,
please):
1. Electronically. You may submit electronic comments on specific
issues in this regulation to https://www.cms.hhs.gov/regulations/
ecomments. (Attachments should be in Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, or
Excel; however, we prefer Microsoft Word.)
2. By mail. You may mail written comments (one original and two
copies) to the following address only: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services, Department of Health and Human Services, Attention: CMS-3835-
P, P.O. Box 8013, Baltimore, MD 21244-8013.
Please allow sufficient time for mailed comments to be received
before the close of the comment period.
3. By hand or courier. If you prefer, you may deliver (by hand or
courier) your written comments (one original and two copies) before the
close of the comment period to one of the following addresses. If you
intend to deliver your comments to the Baltimore address, please call
telephone number (410) 786-9994 in advance to schedule your arrival
with one of our staff members.
Room 445-G, Hubert H. Humphrey Building, 200 Independence Avenue,
SW., Washington, DC 20201; or 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD
21244-1850.
(Because access to the interior of the HHH Building is not readily
available to persons without Federal Government identification,
commenters are encouraged to leave their comments in the CMS drop slots
located in the main lobby of the building. A stamp-in clock is
available for persons wishing to retain a proof of filing by stamping
in and retaining an extra copy of the comments being filed.)
Comments mailed to the addresses indicated as appropriate for hand
or courier delivery may be delayed and received after the comment
period.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eva Fung, (410) 786-7539.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On February 4, 2005 (70 FR 6140), we
published a proposed rule in the Federal Register that set forth the
requirements that heart, heart-lung, intestine, kidney, liver, lung,
and pancreas transplant centers would be required to meet to
participate as Medicare-approved transplant centers.
The proposed rule set forth the first comprehensive hospital
conditions of participation (CoPs) for transplant centers that perform
organ transplants. The proposed rule contains multiple new technical,
structural, and performance requirements, including new procedures for
approval and re-approval of transplant centers and new outcome
performance measures. Due to the large number of proposed new
requirements and the technical nature of the proposed outcome
performance measures, we are extending the comment period to ensure
sufficient time for the public to review and comment on the proposed
requirements. Therefore, we are extending the public comment period for
an additional 60 days, until June 6, 2005. We believe the revised date
will allow sufficient time for the public to provide comments.
Authority: Sections 1102 and 1871 of the Social Security Act (42
U.S.C. 1302, 1395hh).
(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Program No. 93.778, Medical
Assistance Program; No. 93.773, Medicare--Hospital Insurance
Program; and No. 93.774, Medicare--Supplementary Medical Insurance
Program)
Dated: March 14, 2005.
Mark B. McClellan,
Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Approved: March 18, 2005.
Michael O. Leavitt,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 05-5918 Filed 3-24-05; 8:45 am]
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