Medicare Program; Meeting of the Practicing Physicians Advisory Council, May 22, 2006, 25179-25180 [E6-6110]

Download as PDF jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 82 / Friday, April 28, 2006 / Notices • 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; Dr. Jane Delgado, Chief Executive Officer, National Alliance for Hispanic Health; Clayton Fong, President and Chief Executive Officer, National Asian 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; Dr. David Lansky, Director, Health Program, Markle Foundation; Dr. Frank I. Luntz, President and Chief Executive Officer, Luntz Research Companies; Dr. Daniel Lyons, Senior Vice President, Government Programs, Independence Blue Cross; Dr. Frank B. McArdle, Manager, Hewitt Research Office, Hewitt Associates; Katherine Metzger, Director, Medicare and Medicaid Programs, Fallon Community Health Plan; Dr. Keith Mueller, Professor and Section Head, Health Services Research and Rural Health Policy, University of Nebraska; Lee Partridge, Senior Health Policy Advisor, National Partnership for Women and Families; Dr. Marlon Priest, Professor of Emergency Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham; Susan O. Raetzman, Associate Director, Public Policy Institute, AARP; Rebecca Snead, Administrative Manager, National Council of State Pharmacy Association Executives; Marvin Tuttle, Jr., CAE, Planning Association; Catherine Valenti, Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer, Caring Voice Coalition, and Grant Wedner, Manager, Business Development Team, Cosmix Corporation. The agenda for the May 25, 2006 meeting will include the following: • Recap of the previous (January 26, 2006) meeting. • Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services update. • Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit: Education and outreach strategies. • Public comment. • Listening session with CMS leadership. • Next steps. Individuals or organizations that wish to make a 5-minute oral presentation on VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:14 Apr 27, 2006 Jkt 208001 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 Lynne.Johnson@cms.hhs.gov, no later than 12 noon, e.d.t., May 18, 2006. 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.d.t.), May 18, 2006. 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: March 28, 2006. Mark B. McClellan, Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. [FR Doc. E6–6109 Filed 4–27–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4120–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [CMS–1319–N] Medicare Program; Meeting of the Practicing Physicians Advisory Council, May 22, 2006 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), HHS. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This notice announces a quarterly meeting of the Practicing Physicians Advisory Council (the Council). The Council will meet to discuss certain proposed changes in regulations and manual instructions related to physicians’ services, as identified by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (the Secretary). This meeting is open to the public. DATES: The Council meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 22, 2006, from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. e.d.t. PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 25179 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. 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/ home/regsguidance.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 based on nominations submitted by medical organizations representing physicians. The Council meets quarterly to discuss certain proposed changes in regulations and 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 (CMS) 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 ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\28APN1.SGM 28APN1 jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES 25180 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 82 / Friday, April 28, 2006 / Notices 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 before 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 relate to physicians’ services, identified by the Secretary. Section 1868(a)(3) of the Act provides for payment of expenses and per diem for Council members in the same manner as members of other advisory committees appointed by the Secretary. 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: Anthony Senagore, M.D., Chairperson; Jose Azocar, M.D.; M. Leroy Sprang, M.D.; Karen S. Williams, M.D.; Peter Grimm, D.O.; Carlos R. Hamilton, M.D.; Dennis K. Iglar, M.D.; Joe Johnson, D.C.; Vincent J. Bufalino, M.D.; Tye J. Ouzounian, M.D.; Geraldine O’Shea, D.O.; Laura B. Powers, M.D.; Gregory J. Przybylski, M.D.; Jeffrey A. Ross, DPM, M.D.; and Robert L. Urata, M.D. The meeting will commence with the Council’s Executive Director providing a status report, and the CMS responses to the recommendations made by the Council at the March 6, 2006 meeting, as well as 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: • Medically Unbelievable Edits. • Methodology for Costing New Services Under Medicare Advantage, Medicare Fee-for-Service, and Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR). • Swearing In of New Council Members. • Disease Management. • Update—Pay for Performance: Measurement Development. VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:14 Apr 27, 2006 Jkt 208001 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., May 5, 2006, 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., May 5, 2006, for distribution to Council members for review before the meeting. Physicians and medical organizations not scheduled to speak may also submit written comments to the DFO for distribution no later than 12 noon, e.d.t., May 5, 2006. 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 email 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: April 6, 2006. Mark B. McClellan Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. [FR Doc. E6–6110 Filed 4–27–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4120–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health National Cancer Institute; Cancellation of Meeting Notice is hereby given of the cancellation of the National Cancer Institute Special Emphasis Panel, May 5, 2006, 11 a.m. to May 5, 2006, 5 p.m., National Cancer Institute, 6116 Executive Boulevard, Room 8125, Bethesda, MD which was published in the Federal Register on April 14, 2006, 71 FR 19529. The meeting FRN is being cancelled and a new FRN is being published. PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: April 20, 2006. Anna Snouffer, Acting Director, Office of the Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. 06–4002 Filed 4–27–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–M DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health National Cancer Institute; Notice of Closed Meetings 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 meetings. The meetings 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 Cancer Institute Special Emphasis Panel, Cancer Detection. Date: May 5, 2006. Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: National Institutes of Health, 6116 Executive Boulevard, Room 8125, Rockville, MD 20852, (Telephone Conference Call). Contact Person: Virginia P. Wray, PhD, Deputy Chief, Research Programs Review Branch, Research Programs Review Branch, Division of Extramural Activities, National Cancer Institute, 6116 Executive Blvd., Room 8125, Bethesda, MD 20892–8328, 301–496– 9236, wrayv@mail.nih.gov. Name of Committee: National Cancer Institute Special Emphasis Panel, Cellular Biology. Date: May 22–24, 2006. Time: 6 p.m. to 5 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: Hilton Silver Spring, 8727 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Contact Person: Shakeel Ahmad, PhD, Scientific Review Administrator, Research Programs Review Branch, National Cancer Institute, Division of Extramural Activities, 6116 Executive Blvd., Room 8137, MSC 8328, Bethesda, MD 20892, (301) 594–0114, ahmads@mail.nih.gov. (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93.392, Cancer Construction; 93.393, Cancer Cause and Prevention Research; 93.394, Cancer Detection and Diagnosis Research; 93.395, Cancer E:\FR\FM\28APN1.SGM 28APN1

Agencies

[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 82 (Friday, April 28, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 25179-25180]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-6110]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

[CMS-1319-N]


Medicare Program; Meeting of the Practicing Physicians Advisory 
Council, May 22, 2006

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

ACTION: Notice.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: This notice announces a quarterly meeting of the Practicing 
Physicians Advisory Council (the Council). The Council will meet to 
discuss certain proposed changes in regulations and manual instructions 
related to physicians' services, as identified by the Secretary of 
Health and Human Services (the Secretary). This meeting is open to the 
public.

DATES: The Council meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 22, 2006, 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.

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/home/regsguidance.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 based 
on nominations submitted by medical organizations representing 
physicians. The Council meets quarterly to discuss certain proposed 
changes in regulations and 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 (CMS) 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

[[Page 25180]]

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 before 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 relate to physicians' services, identified by the 
Secretary. Section 1868(a)(3) of the Act provides for payment of 
expenses and per diem for Council members in the same manner as members 
of other advisory committees appointed by the Secretary. 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: Anthony Senagore, M.D., Chairperson; Jose Azocar, M.D.; M. 
Leroy Sprang, M.D.; Karen S. Williams, M.D.; Peter Grimm, D.O.; Carlos 
R. Hamilton, M.D.; Dennis K. Iglar, M.D.; Joe Johnson, D.C.; Vincent J. 
Bufalino, M.D.; Tye J. Ouzounian, M.D.; Geraldine O'Shea, D.O.; Laura 
B. Powers, M.D.; Gregory J. Przybylski, M.D.; Jeffrey A. Ross, DPM, 
M.D.; and Robert L. Urata, M.D.
    The meeting will commence with the Council's Executive Director 
providing a status report, and the CMS responses to the recommendations 
made by the Council at the March 6, 2006 meeting, as well as 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:
     Medically Unbelievable Edits.
     Methodology for Costing New Services Under Medicare 
Advantage, Medicare Fee-for-Service, and Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR).
     Swearing In of New Council Members.
     Disease Management.
     Update--Pay for Performance: Measurement Development.
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., May 5, 2006, 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., May 5, 2006, for distribution to 
Council members for review before the meeting. Physicians and medical 
organizations not scheduled to speak may also submit written comments 
to the DFO for distribution no later than 12 noon, e.d.t., May 5, 2006. 
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 
email 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: April 6, 2006.
Mark B. McClellan
Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
 [FR Doc. E6-6110 Filed 4-27-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4120-01-P

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.