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Medicare Program; August 22, 2005,
Meeting of the Practicing Physicians
Advisory Council and Request for
Nominations
Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services (CMS), HHS.
AGENCY:
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ACTION:
Notice.
SUMMARY: This notice announces a
quarterly meeting of the Practicing
Physicians Advisory Council (the
Council). The Council will be meeting
to discuss certain proposed changes in
regulations and carrier manual
instructions related to physicians’
services, as identified by the Secretary
of the Department of Health and Human
Services (the Secretary). This meeting is
open to the public. In addition, this
notice invites all organizations
representing physicians to submit
nominations for consideration to fill
four seats that will be vacated by current
Council members in 2006.
DATES: The Council meeting is
scheduled for Monday, August 22, 2005,
from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. e.d.t.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held in
Room 705A 7th floor, in the Hubert H.
Humphrey Building, 200 Independence
Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20201.
Meeting Registration: Persons wishing
to attend this meeting must register by
contacting Kelly Buchanan, the
Designated Federal Official (DFO) by email at PPAC@cms.hhs.gov or by
telephone at (410) 786–6132, at least 72
hours in advance of the meeting. This
meeting will be held in a Federal
Government Building, Hubert H.
Humphrey Building, and persons
attending the meeting will be required
to show a photographic identification,
preferably a valid driver’s license, and
will be listed on an approved security
list before persons are permitted
entrance. Persons not registered in
advance will not be permitted into the
Hubert H. Humphrey Building and will
not be permitted to attend the Council
meeting.
Nomination Requirements:
Nominations to fill vacancies on the
Council will be considered if received at
the appropriate address, no later than 5
p.m. e.d.t., September 16, 2005. Mail or
deliver nominations to the following
address: Centers for Medicare and
Medicaid Services, Center for Medicare
Management, Division of Provider
Relations and Evaluations, Attention:
Kelly Buchanan, Designated Federal
Official Practicing Physicians Advisory
Council, 7500 Security Boulevard, Mail
Stop C4–11–07, Baltimore, MD 21244–
1850.
Nominations must be submitted by
medical organizations representing
physicians. Nominees must have
submitted at least 250 claims for
physician services under the Medicare
program in the previous year. Each
nomination must state that the nominee
has expressed a willingness to serve as
a Council member and must be
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accompanied by a short resume or
description of the nominee’s experience.
To permit an evaluation of possible
sources of conflicts of interest, potential
candidates will be asked to provide
detailed information concerning
financial holdings, consultant positions,
research grants, and contracts.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kelly Buchanan, (410) 786–6132, or email PPAC@cms.hhs.gov. News media
representatives must contact the CMS
Press Office, (202) 690–6145. Please
refer to the CMS Advisory Committees’
Information Line (1–877–449–5659 toll
free), (410) 786–9379 local) or the
Internet at https://www.cms.hhs.gov/
faca/ppac/default.asp for additional
information and updates on committee
activities.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In
accordance with section 10(a) of the
Federal Advisory Committee Act, this
notice announces the quarterly meeting
of the Practicing Physicians Advisory
Council (the Council). The Secretary is
mandated by section 1868(a)(1) of the
Social Security Act (the Act) to appoint
a Practicing Physicians Advisory
Council (the Council) based on
nominations submitted by medical
organizations representing physicians.
The Council meets quarterly to discuss
certain proposed changes in regulations
and carrier manual instructions related
to physicians’ services, as identified by
the Secretary. To the extent feasible and
consistent with statutory deadlines, the
Council’s consultation must occur
before Federal Register publication of
the proposed changes. The Council
submits an annual report on its
recommendations to the Secretary and
the Administrator of the Centers for
Medicare & Medicaid Services not later
than December 31 of each year.
The Council consists of 15 physicians,
including the Chair. Members of the
Council include both participating and
nonparticipating physicians, and
physicians practicing in rural and
underserved urban areas. At least 11
members of the Council must be
physicians as described in section
1861(r)(1) of the Act; that is, Statelicensed doctors of medicine or
osteopathy. The remaining 4 members
may include dentists, podiatrists,
optometrists and chiropractors.
Members serve for overlapping 4-year
terms; terms of more than 2 years are
contingent upon the renewal of the
Council by appropriate action prior to
its termination.
Section 1868(a)(2) of the Act provides
that the Council meet quarterly to
discuss certain proposed changes in
regulations and manual issuances that
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relate to physicians’ services, identified
by the Secretary. Council members are
expected to participate in all meetings.
Section 1868(a)(3) of the Act provides
for payment of expenses and a per diem
allowance for Council members at a rate
equal to payment provided members of
other advisory committees. In addition
to making these payments, the
Department of Health and Human
Services and CMS provide management
and support services to the Council. The
Secretary will appoint new members to
the Council from among those
candidates determined to have the
expertise required to meet specific
agency needs in a manner to ensure
appropriate balance of the Council’s
membership.
The Council held its first meeting on
May 11, 1992. The current members are:
Ronald Castellanos, M.D. Chairperson;
Jose Azocar, M.D.; M. Leroy Sprang,
M.D.; Rebecca Gaughan, M.D.; Peter
Grimm, D.O.; Carlos R. Hamilton, M.D.;
Dennis K. Iglar, M.D.; Joe Johnson, D.C.;
Christopher Leggett, M.D.; Barbara
McAneny, M.D.; Geraldine O’Shea,
D.O.; Laura B. Powers, M.D.; Gregory J.
Przybylski, M.D.; Anthony Senagore,
M.D.; and Robert L. Urata, M.D.
The meeting will commence with the
swearing-in of one Council member.
The Council’s Executive Director will
give a status report and the CMS
responses to the recommendations made
by the Council at the May 23, 2005
meeting and prior meeting
recommendations. Additionally, an
update will be provided on the
Physician Regulatory Issues Team. In
accordance with the Council charter, we
are requesting assistance with the
following agenda topics:
• Competitive Acquisition for Drugs.
• Physician Fee Schedule Proposed
Rule.
• Part D Prescription Drug Program.
• Outpatient Proposed Rule.
• Surgical Care Improvement
Partnership Program.
• Alliance for Cardiac Care
Excellence Program.
• NPI-Outreach and Implementation.
For additional information and
clarification on these topics, contact the
DFO as provided in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section of this
notice. Individual physicians or medical
organizations that represent physicians
wishing to make a 5-minute oral
presentation on agenda issues must
contact the DFO by 12 noon, e.d.t.,
August 5, 2005, to be scheduled.
Testimony is limited to agenda topics
only. The number of oral presentations
may be limited by the time available. A
written copy of the presenter’s oral
remarks must be submitted to Kelly
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Buchanan, DFO, no later than 12 noon,
e.d.t., August 5, 2005, for distribution to
Council members for review prior to the
meeting. Physicians and medical
organizations not scheduled to speak
may also submit written comments to
the DFO for distribution no later than
noon, e.d.t., August 5, 2005. The
meeting is open to the public, but
attendance is limited to the space
available.
Special Accommodations: Individuals
requiring sign language interpretation or
other special accommodation must
contact the DFO by e-mail at
PPAC@cms.hhs.gov or by telephone at
(410) 786–6132 at least 10 days before
the meeting.
Authority: (Section 1868 of the Social
Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395ee) and section
10(a) of Pub. L. 92–463 (5 U.S.C. App. 2,
section 10(a).)
Dated: July 11, 2005.
Mark McClellan,
Administrator, Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services.
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Statement of Organization, Functions,
and Delegations of Authority
Part F., Section F.70. (Order of
Succession) of the Statement of
Organization, Functions, and
Delegations of Authority for the
Department of Health and Human
Services, Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services (CMS), (Federal
Register, Vol. 49, No. 174, p. 35251,
dated September 6, 1984) is hereby
rescinded and replaced by the following
new Section F.70.
F.70. Order of Succession
During any period when the
Administrator, Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services (CMS), has died,
resigned, or otherwise become unable to
perform the functions and duties of the
office of the Administrator, CMS, the
following officers, in the order listed,
shall act for and perform the functions
and duties of the office of
Administrator, CMS, until such time the
Administrator, CMS, again becomes
available, a permanent successor is
appointed, or the temporary successor is
otherwise relieved:
1. Deputy Administrator.
2. Chief Operating Officer.
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3. Director, Center for Medicare
Management.
4. Deputy Chief Operating Officer.
5. Director & Chief Financial Officer,
Office of Financial Management.
6. Deputy Director, Center for
Medicare Management.
7. Deputy Director, Office of Financial
Management.
The authority to act as the
Administrator, CMS, must be exercised
in accordance with the provisions of the
Federal Vacancies and Reform Act of
1998 (‘‘the Vacancies Act’’), 5 U.S.C.
3345 et seq. The ‘‘Acting’’ title is
applicable and reserved only in
instances in which the CMS
Administrator position is vacant. In
accordance with the Vacancies Act, the
Deputy Administrator is herein
designated as the first assistant for CMS.
During a planned absence, the
Administrator, CMS, may designate an
individual to serve as ‘‘operationally in
charge.’’ No individual who is serving
in an ‘‘operationally in charge’’ capacity
shall exercise this authority unless he or
she is herein designated as a delegatee.
This authority is limited to
maintaining the Agency’s essential
functions and restoring the Agency’s
normal business functions under the
CMS Continuity of Operations Plan
(COOP).
Dated: June 16, 2005.
Mark B. McClellan,
Administrator, Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services.
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and Standards for Quality
Improvement Program Contracts
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ACTION: Final notice.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This final notice describes the
evaluation criteria we will use to
evaluate the Quality Improvement
Organizations (QIOs) under their
contracts with us, for efficiency and
effectiveness in accordance with the
Social Security Act. These evaluation
criteria are based on the tasks and
related subtasks set forth in the QIO’s
Scope of Work (SOW). The current 7th
SOW includes Tasks 1 through 4, with
subtasks included under all tasks,
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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Medicare Program; August 22, 2005, Meeting of the Practicing
Physicians Advisory Council and Request for Nominations
AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), HHS.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces a quarterly meeting of the Practicing
Physicians Advisory Council (the Council). The Council will be meeting
to discuss certain proposed changes in regulations and carrier manual
instructions related to physicians' services, as identified by the
Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (the
Secretary). This meeting is open to the public. In addition, this
notice invites all organizations representing physicians to submit
nominations for consideration to fill four seats that will be vacated
by current Council members in 2006.
DATES: The Council meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 22, 2005,
from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. e.d.t.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held in Room 705A 7th floor, in the
Hubert H. Humphrey Building, 200 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington,
DC 20201.
Meeting Registration: Persons wishing to attend this meeting must
register by contacting Kelly Buchanan, the Designated Federal Official
(DFO) by e-mail at PPAC@cms.hhs.gov or by telephone at (410) 786-6132,
at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. This meeting will be held
in a Federal Government Building, Hubert H. Humphrey Building, and
persons attending the meeting will be required to show a photographic
identification, preferably a valid driver's license, and will be listed
on an approved security list before persons are permitted entrance.
Persons not registered in advance will not be permitted into the Hubert
H. Humphrey Building and will not be permitted to attend the Council
meeting.
Nomination Requirements: Nominations to fill vacancies on the
Council will be considered if received at the appropriate address, no
later than 5 p.m. e.d.t., September 16, 2005. Mail or deliver
nominations to the following address: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
Services, Center for Medicare Management, Division of Provider
Relations and Evaluations, Attention: Kelly Buchanan, Designated
Federal Official Practicing Physicians Advisory Council, 7500 Security
Boulevard, Mail Stop C4-11-07, Baltimore, MD 21244-1850.
Nominations must be submitted by medical organizations representing
physicians. Nominees must have submitted at least 250 claims for
physician services under the Medicare program in the previous year.
Each nomination must state that the nominee has expressed a willingness
to serve as a Council member and must be accompanied by a short resume
or description of the nominee's experience. To permit an evaluation of
possible sources of conflicts of interest, potential candidates will be
asked to provide detailed information concerning financial holdings,
consultant positions, research grants, and contracts.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kelly Buchanan, (410) 786-6132, or e-
mail PPAC@cms.hhs.gov. News media representatives must contact the CMS
Press Office, (202) 690-6145. Please refer to the CMS Advisory
Committees' Information Line (1-877-449-5659 toll free), (410) 786-9379
local) or the Internet at https://www.cms.hhs.gov/faca/ppac/default.asp
for additional information and updates on committee activities.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with section 10(a) of the
Federal Advisory Committee Act, this notice announces the quarterly
meeting of the Practicing Physicians Advisory Council (the Council).
The Secretary is mandated by section 1868(a)(1) of the Social Security
Act (the Act) to appoint a Practicing Physicians Advisory Council (the
Council) based on nominations submitted by medical organizations
representing physicians. The Council meets quarterly to discuss certain
proposed changes in regulations and carrier manual instructions related
to physicians' services, as identified by the Secretary. To the extent
feasible and consistent with statutory deadlines, the Council's
consultation must occur before Federal Register publication of the
proposed changes. The Council submits an annual report on its
recommendations to the Secretary and the Administrator of the Centers
for Medicare & Medicaid Services not later than December 31 of each
year.
The Council consists of 15 physicians, including the Chair. Members
of the Council include both participating and nonparticipating
physicians, and physicians practicing in rural and underserved urban
areas. At least 11 members of the Council must be physicians as
described in section 1861(r)(1) of the Act; that is, State-licensed
doctors of medicine or osteopathy. The remaining 4 members may include
dentists, podiatrists, optometrists and chiropractors. Members serve
for overlapping 4-year terms; terms of more than 2 years are contingent
upon the renewal of the Council by appropriate action prior to its
termination.
Section 1868(a)(2) of the Act provides that the Council meet
quarterly to discuss certain proposed changes in regulations and manual
issuances that
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relate to physicians' services, identified by the Secretary. Council
members are expected to participate in all meetings. Section 1868(a)(3)
of the Act provides for payment of expenses and a per diem allowance
for Council members at a rate equal to payment provided members of
other advisory committees. In addition to making these payments, the
Department of Health and Human Services and CMS provide management and
support services to the Council. The Secretary will appoint new members
to the Council from among those candidates determined to have the
expertise required to meet specific agency needs in a manner to ensure
appropriate balance of the Council's membership.
The Council held its first meeting on May 11, 1992. The current
members are: Ronald Castellanos, M.D. Chairperson; Jose Azocar, M.D.;
M. Leroy Sprang, M.D.; Rebecca Gaughan, M.D.; Peter Grimm, D.O.; Carlos
R. Hamilton, M.D.; Dennis K. Iglar, M.D.; Joe Johnson, D.C.;
Christopher Leggett, M.D.; Barbara McAneny, M.D.; Geraldine O'Shea,
D.O.; Laura B. Powers, M.D.; Gregory J. Przybylski, M.D.; Anthony
Senagore, M.D.; and Robert L. Urata, M.D.
The meeting will commence with the swearing-in of one Council
member. The Council's Executive Director will give a status report and
the CMS responses to the recommendations made by the Council at the May
23, 2005 meeting and prior meeting recommendations. Additionally, an
update will be provided on the Physician Regulatory Issues Team. In
accordance with the Council charter, we are requesting assistance with
the following agenda topics:
Competitive Acquisition for Drugs.
Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule.
Part D Prescription Drug Program.
Outpatient Proposed Rule.
Surgical Care Improvement Partnership Program.
Alliance for Cardiac Care Excellence Program.
NPI-Outreach and Implementation.
For additional information and clarification on these topics,
contact the DFO as provided in the For Further Information Contact
section of this notice. Individual physicians or medical organizations
that represent physicians wishing to make a 5-minute oral presentation
on agenda issues must contact the DFO by 12 noon, e.d.t., August 5,
2005, to be scheduled. Testimony is limited to agenda topics only. The
number of oral presentations may be limited by the time available. A
written copy of the presenter's oral remarks must be submitted to Kelly
Buchanan, DFO, no later than 12 noon, e.d.t., August 5, 2005, for
distribution to Council members for review prior to the meeting.
Physicians and medical organizations not scheduled to speak may also
submit written comments to the DFO for distribution no later than noon,
e.d.t., August 5, 2005. The meeting is open to the public, but
attendance is limited to the space available.
Special Accommodations: Individuals requiring sign language
interpretation or other special accommodation must contact the DFO by
e-mail at PPAC@cms.hhs.gov or by telephone at (410) 786-6132 at least
10 days before the meeting.
Authority: (Section 1868 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
1395ee) and section 10(a) of Pub. L. 92-463 (5 U.S.C. App. 2,
section 10(a).)
Dated: July 11, 2005.
Mark McClellan,
Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
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