Assistant Secretary for Planning & Evaluation Medicaid Program; Meeting of the Medicaid Commission-May 17-18, 2006, 19889-19890 [E6-5722]

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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 May 5, 2006 (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT). ADDRESSES: The Meeting: The meeting will be held at the following address: Embassy Suites Hotel—DFW Airport South, 4650 W. Airport Freeway, Irving, Texas 75062, United States, telephone: 1 (972) 790–0093, fax: 1 (972) 790–4768. 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. E:\FR\FM\18APN1.SGM 18APN1 19890 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 74 / Tuesday, April 18, 2006 / Notices 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: April 5, 2006. Mary M. McGeein, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, Office of Disability, Aging and Long-Term Care. [FR Doc. E6–5722 Filed 4–17–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5150–05–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hsrobinson on PROD1PC68 with NOTICES Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices: Notice of Charter Renewal This gives notice under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. 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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 74 (Tuesday, April 18, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19889-19890]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-5722]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


Assistant Secretary for Planning & Evaluation Medicaid Program; 
Meeting of the Medicaid Commission--May 17-18, 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: May 17-18, 2006. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. 
on May 17, and 8:30 a.m. on May 18.
    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 May 5, 2006 (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT).

ADDRESSES: The Meeting: The meeting will be held at the following 
address: Embassy Suites Hotel--DFW Airport South, 4650 W. Airport 
Freeway, Irving, Texas 75062, United States, telephone: 1 (972) 790-
0093, fax: 1 (972) 790-4768.
    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.

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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: April 5, 2006.
Mary M. McGeein,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, Office of 
Disability, Aging and Long-Term Care.
 [FR Doc. E6-5722 Filed 4-17-06; 8:45 am]
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