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wage index table in the September 1,
2006 Federal Register, entitled
‘‘Hospice Wage Index for Fiscal Year
2007.’’
Effective Date: This correction
notice is effective October 1, 2006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Terri Deutsch, (410) 786–9462.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
DATES:
I. Background
In FR Doc. 06–7293, of September 1,
2006 (71 FR 52080) entitled, ‘‘Hospice
Wage Index for Fiscal Year 2007,’’ there
were errors that we identified and
corrected in a correction notice
published October 3, 2006 (71 FR
58415). Based on further review of the
September 1, 2006 notice, we are
correcting an additional typographical
error in section I.B of this notice.
Accordingly, the correction is effective
retroactive to October 1, 2006, the
effective date of the September 1, 2006
notice.
A. Summary of Errors
In the September 1, 2006 notice, on
page 52102, we published an
Addendum that list the updated urban
and rural wage index values for
hospices utilizing the Core-Based
Statistical Areas (CBSA) designations.
To ensure that hospice providers were
able to identify their current wage
index, the table contains the CBSA
codes, CBSA county name, and CBSA
wage index. However, we made a
typographical error when we entered
the wage index value for KalamazooPortage, MI.
This correction notice is consistent
with the published hospice wage index
values used to make payment as of
October 1, 2006. In section I.B. of this
notice, we are correcting this error.
B. Correction of Error
In the September 1, 2006, Federal
Register notice (71 FR 52080) on page
52102, in the third column, in line 5, for
CBSA code 28020, the wage index value
‘‘1.0140’’ is corrected to read ‘‘1.1040.’’
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C. Waiver of Proposed Rulemaking and
Delay in Effective Date
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proposed rulemaking in the Federal
Register to provide a period for public
comment before the provisions of a rule
take effect in accordance with section
553(b) of the Administrative Procedure
Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. section 553(b)).
However, we can waive this notice and
comment procedure if the Secretary
finds that the notice and comment
process is impracticable, unnecessary,
or contrary to the public interest, and
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incorporates a statement of the finding
and the reasons therefore in the notice.
The revision contained in this
document merely corrects a
typographical error in the addendum for
Table A. This correction is necessary to
ensure that the notice accurately reflects
the correct hospice wage index value.
Since it is not substantive, but merely
technical, we find that public comments
on this revision are unnecessary.
Therefore, we find good cause to waive
notice and comment procedures.
In addition, the Administrative
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a 30-day delay in the effective date of
a notice. Since this notice simply
corrects a technical error to a notice that
has previously gone through notice-andcomment rulemaking, we believe good
cause also exists under the APA to
waive the 30-day delay in the effective
date and that a delay in the correction’s
effective date is also unnecessary.
(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
Program No. 93.773, Medicare—Hospital
Insurance; and Program No. 93.774,
Medicare—Supplementary Medical
Insurance Program)
Dated: January 18, 2007.
Ashley Files Flory,
Deputy Executive Secretary to the
Department.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services
[CMS–1386–N]
Medicare Program; Meeting of the
Practicing Physicians Advisory
Council, March 5, 2007
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: Meeting Date: Monday, March 5,
2007, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. e.s.t.
Deadline for Registration without Oral
Presentation: Friday, March 2, 2007, 12
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Deadline for Registration of Oral
Presentations: Friday, February 16,
2007, 12 noon, e.s.t.
Deadline for Submission of Oral
Remarks and Written Comments:
Wednesday, February 21, 2007, 12
noon, e.s.t.
Deadline for Requesting Special
Accommodations: Monday, February
26, 2007, 12 noon, e.s.t.
ADDRESSES: Meeting Location: The
meeting will be held in Room 705A, 7th
floor, in the Hubert H. Humphrey
Building, 200 Independence Avenue,
SW., Washington, DC 20201.
Submission of Presentations:
Presentations should be mailed to Kelly
Buchanan, DFO, Centers for Medicare
and Medicaid Services, 7500 Security
Boulevard, Mail stop C4–13–07,
Baltimore, MD 21244–1850, or contact
the DFO via e-mail at
PPAC@cms.hhs.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kelly Buchanan, the Designated Federal
Official (DFO), (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:
I. Background
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
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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 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.
II. Meeting Format and Agenda
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 December 4, 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:
• National Provider Identification
(NPI) Update
• Transparency Initiative
• Recovery Audit Contractors (RAC)
Update
• Physician Quality and Cost
Measures Update
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• Hospital Conditions of Participation
Update
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
register with the DFO by the date listed
in the DATES section of this notice.
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 the DFO
for distribution to Council members for
review before the meeting by the date
listed in the DATES section of this notice.
Physicians and medical organizations
not scheduled to speak may also submit
written comments to the DFO for
distribution by the date listed in the
DATES section of this notice.
III. Meeting Registration and Security
Information
The meeting is open to the public, but
attendance is limited to the space
available. Persons wishing to attend this
meeting must register by contacting the
DFO at the address listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this notice or by
telephone at (410) 786–6132 by the date
specified in the DATES section of this
notice.
Since this meeting will be held in a
Federal Government Building, the
Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Federal
security measures are applicable. As
noted above, in planning your arrival
time, we recommend allowing
additional time to clear security. In
order to gain access to the building,
participants will be required to show a
government-issued photo identification
(for example, driver’s license, or
passport), and must 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.
All persons entering the building
must pass through a metal detector. In
addition, all items brought to the Hubert
H. Humphrey Building, whether
personal or for the purpose of
presentation, are subject to inspection.
We cannot assume responsibility for
coordinating the receipt, transfer,
transport, storage, set-up, safety, or
timely arrival of any personal
belongings or items used for the purpose
of presentation.
Individuals requiring sign language
interpretation or other special
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accommodation must contact the DFO
via the contact information specified in
the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section of this notice by the date listed
in the DATES section of this notice.
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: January 18, 2007.
Leslie V. Norwalk,
Acting Administrator, Centers for Medicare
& Medicaid Services.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[CMS-1386-N]
Medicare Program; Meeting of the Practicing Physicians Advisory
Council, March 5, 2007
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 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: Meeting Date: Monday, March 5, 2007, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
e.s.t.
Deadline for Registration without Oral Presentation: Friday, March
2, 2007, 12 noon, e.s.t.
Deadline for Registration of Oral Presentations: Friday, February
16, 2007, 12 noon, e.s.t.
Deadline for Submission of Oral Remarks and Written Comments:
Wednesday, February 21, 2007, 12 noon, e.s.t.
Deadline for Requesting Special Accommodations: Monday, February
26, 2007, 12 noon, e.s.t.
ADDRESSES: Meeting Location: The meeting will be held in Room 705A, 7th
floor, in the Hubert H. Humphrey Building, 200 Independence Avenue,
SW., Washington, DC 20201.
Submission of Presentations: Presentations should be mailed to
Kelly Buchanan, DFO, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, 7500
Security Boulevard, Mail stop C4-13-07, Baltimore, MD 21244-1850, or
contact the DFO via e-mail at PPAC@cms.hhs.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kelly Buchanan, the Designated Federal
Official (DFO), (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:
I. Background
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
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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 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.
II. Meeting Format and Agenda
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 December 4, 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:
National Provider Identification (NPI) Update
Transparency Initiative
Recovery Audit Contractors (RAC) Update
Physician Quality and Cost Measures Update
Hospital Conditions of Participation Update
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 register with the DFO by the date listed in the
DATES section of this notice. 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 the DFO for distribution to Council members for review
before the meeting by the date listed in the DATES section of this
notice. Physicians and medical organizations not scheduled to speak may
also submit written comments to the DFO for distribution by the date
listed in the DATES section of this notice.
III. Meeting Registration and Security Information
The meeting is open to the public, but attendance is limited to the
space available. Persons wishing to attend this meeting must register
by contacting the DFO at the address listed in the ADDRESSES section of
this notice or by telephone at (410) 786-6132 by the date specified in
the DATES section of this notice.
Since this meeting will be held in a Federal Government Building,
the Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Federal security measures are
applicable. As noted above, in planning your arrival time, we recommend
allowing additional time to clear security. In order to gain access to
the building, participants will be required to show a government-issued
photo identification (for example, driver's license, or passport), and
must 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.
All persons entering the building must pass through a metal
detector. In addition, all items brought to the Hubert H. Humphrey
Building, whether personal or for the purpose of presentation, are
subject to inspection. We cannot assume responsibility for coordinating
the receipt, transfer, transport, storage, set-up, safety, or timely
arrival of any personal belongings or items used for the purpose of
presentation.
Individuals requiring sign language interpretation or other special
accommodation must contact the DFO via the contact information
specified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice
by the date listed in the DATES section of this notice.
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: January 18, 2007.
Leslie V. Norwalk,
Acting Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
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