Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation; Medicaid Program; Meeting of the Medicaid Commission-March 13-15, 2006, 9555 [E6-2608]

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We will request that you declare at the meeting whether or not you have any financial involvement related to any services being discussed. After the presentations and public comment period, the Commission will deliberate openly. Interested persons may observe the deliberations, but the Commission will not hear further comments during this time except at the request of the Chairperson. The Commission will also allow an open public session for any attendee to address issues specific to the topic. Assistant Secretary for Planning & Evaluation (ASPE), HHS. ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This notice announces a public meeting of the Medicaid Commission. Notice of this meeting is given under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App. 2, section 10(a)(1) and (a)(2)). The Medicaid Commission will advise the Secretary on ways to modernize the Medicaid program so that it can provide highquality health care to its beneficiaries in a financially sustainable way. DATES: The Meeting: March 13–15, 2006. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. on March 13, 9 a.m. on March 14, and 8:30 a.m. on March 15. Special Accommodations: Persons attending the meeting who are hearing or visually impaired, or have a condition that requires special assistance or accommodations, are asked to notify the Medicaid Commission by March 3, 2006 (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT). ADDRESSES: The Meeting: The meeting will be held at the following address: Crowne Plaza-Atlanta-Perimeter N.W., 6345 Powers Ferry Road, NW., Atlanta, GA 30339, United States, telephone: 1 (770) 955–1700, fax: 1 (770) 850–0444. Web site: You may access up-to-date information on the Medicaid Commission at https://aspe.hhs.gov/ medicaid/. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Margaret Reiser, (202) 205–8255. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On May 24, 2005, we published a notice (70 FR 29765) announcing the Medicaid Commission and requesting nominations for individuals to serve on the Medicaid Commission. This notice announces a public meeting of the Medicaid Commission. Topics of the Meeting The Commission will discuss options for making longer-term recommendations on the future of the Medicaid program that ensure long-term sustainability. Issues to be addressed may include, but are not limited to: Eligibility, benefit design, and delivery; expanding the number of people covered with quality care while recognizing budget constraints; long term care; quality of care, choice, and PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Authority: 5 U.S.C. App. 2, section 10(a)(1) and (a)(2). Dated: February 16, 2006. Mary M. McGeein, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, Office of Disability, Aging and Long-Term Care. [FR Doc. E6–2608 Filed 2–23–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5150–05–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Office of the Secretary Debarment Office of the Secretary, HHS. Notice. 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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation; Medicaid 
Program; Meeting of the Medicaid Commission--March 13-15, 2006

AGENCY: Assistant Secretary for Planning & Evaluation (ASPE), HHS.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces a public meeting of the Medicaid 
Commission. Notice of this meeting is given under the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App. 2, section 10(a)(1) and (a)(2)). The 
Medicaid Commission will advise the Secretary on ways to modernize the 
Medicaid program so that it can provide high-quality health care to its 
beneficiaries in a financially sustainable way.

DATES: The Meeting: March 13-15, 2006. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. 
on March 13, 9 a.m. on March 14, and 8:30 a.m. on March 15.
    Special Accommodations: Persons attending the meeting who are 
hearing or visually impaired, or have a condition that requires special 
assistance or accommodations, are asked to notify the Medicaid 
Commission by March 3, 2006 (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT).

ADDRESSES: The Meeting: The meeting will be held at the following 
address: Crowne Plaza-Atlanta-Perimeter N.W., 6345 Powers Ferry Road, 
NW., Atlanta, GA 30339, United States, telephone: 1 (770) 955-1700, 
fax: 1 (770) 850-0444.
    Web site: You may access up-to-date information on the Medicaid 
Commission at https://aspe.hhs.gov/medicaid/.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Margaret Reiser, (202) 205-8255.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On May 24, 2005, we published a notice (70 
FR 29765) announcing the Medicaid Commission and requesting nominations 
for individuals to serve on the Medicaid Commission. This notice 
announces a public meeting of the Medicaid Commission.

Topics of the Meeting

    The Commission will discuss options for making longer-term 
recommendations on the future of the Medicaid program that ensure long-
term sustainability. Issues to be addressed may include, but are not 
limited to: Eligibility, benefit design, and delivery; expanding the 
number of people covered with quality care while recognizing budget 
constraints; long term care; quality of care, choice, and beneficiary 
satisfaction; and program administration.

Procedure and Agenda

    This meeting is open to the public. There will be a public comment 
period at the meeting. The Commission may limit the number and duration 
of oral presentations to the time available. We will request that you 
declare at the meeting whether or not you have any financial 
involvement related to any services being discussed.
    After the presentations and public comment period, the Commission 
will deliberate openly. Interested persons may observe the 
deliberations, but the Commission will not hear further comments during 
this time except at the request of the Chairperson. The Commission will 
also allow an open public session for any attendee to address issues 
specific to the topic.

    Authority: 5 U.S.C. App. 2, section 10(a)(1) and (a)(2).

    Dated: February 16, 2006.
Mary M. McGeein,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, Office of 
Disability, Aging and Long-Term Care.
[FR Doc. E6-2608 Filed 2-23-06; 8:45 am]
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