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• Edith Hambrick, M.D., J.D., Chair.
• Gloryanne Bryant, B.S., R.H.I.A.,
R.H.I.T., C.C.S.*
• Kathleen M. Graham, R.N.,
M.S.H.A., C.P.H.Q.
• Patrick Grusenmeyer, Sc.D., M.P.A.,
F.A.C.H.
• Judith T. Kelly, B.S.H.A., R.H.I.T.,
R.H.I.A., C.C.S.
• Michael D. Mills, Ph.D., M.S.P.H.
• Thomas M. Munger, M.D.,
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• Agatha L. Nolen, D.Ph., M.S.
• Randall A. Oyer, M.S.
• Beverly Khnie Philip, M.D.
• Russ Ranallo, M.S.
• James V. Rawson, M.D.*
• Michael A. Ross, M.D., F.A.C.E.P.
• Patricia Spencer-Cisek, M.S.,
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• Kim Allan Williams, M.D., F.A.C.C.,
F.A.B.C.*
• Robert Matthew Zwolak, M.D., PhD,
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On December 22, 2008, we published
the notice titled ‘‘Medicare Program;
Request for Nominations to the
Advisory Panel on Ambulatory Payment
Classification Groups’’ (CMS–1411–N)
in the Federal Register (FR) requesting
nominations to the Panel replacing
Panel members whose terms would
expire on August 16, 2009. As a result
of that FR notice, we are announcing
five new members to the Panel. All five
appointments are for 4-year terms
commencing on October 1, 2009, as
indicated below:
Terms
Ruth L. Bush, M.D.,
M.P.H.
Gregory J. Przybylski,
M.D.
David Halsey, M.D ....
Dawn L. Francis,
M.D., M.H.S.
Daniel Pothen, M.S.,
R.H.I.A., CPHIMS,
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10/1/2009–9/30/2013
Note: Dr. Bush replaces Dr. Zwolak; Dr.
Przybylski replaces Dr. Williams; Dr. Halsey
replaces Dr. Rawson; Dr. Francis replaces Dr.
Munger; and Mr. Pothen replaces Ms. Bryant.
They will all take the Oaths of Office at the
winter 2010 APC Panel meeting. Therefore,
the current APC Panel members are all
invited to attend the 2009 late summer
meeting since the new members’ terms do
not begin until October 1, 2009.
(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
Program No. 93.773, Medicare—Hospital
Insurance; and Program No. 93.774,
Medicare—Supplementary Medical
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Charlene Frizzera,
Acting Administrator, Centers for Medicare
& Medicaid Services.
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[CMS–1564–N]
Medicare Program; Request for
Nominations and Meeting of the
Practicing Physicians Advisory
Council, August 31, 2009
AGENCY: Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services (CMS), HHS.
ACTION: Notice.
SUMMARY: This notice invites all
organizations representing physicians to
submit nominations for consideration to
fill four seats on the Practicing
Physicians Advisory Council (the
Council) that will be vacated by current
Council members in 2010. This notice
also announces a quarterly meeting of
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, August
31, 2009, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. e.d.t.
Deadline for Registration without Oral
Presentation: Thursday, August 27,
2009, 12 noon, e.d.t.
Deadline for Registration of Oral
Presentations: Friday, August 7, 2009,
12 noon, e.d.t.
Deadline for Submission of Oral
Remarks and Written Comments:
Wednesday, August 19, 2009, 12 noon,
e.d.t.
Deadline for Requesting Special
Accommodations: Monday, August 24,
2009, 12 noon, e.d.t.
Deadline for Submitting Nominations:
Friday, September 11, 2009, 5 p.m. e.d.t.
ADDRESSES: Meeting Location: The
meeting will be held in the Hubert H.
Humphrey Building, (Room TBD), 200
Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20201.
Submission of Testimony:
Testimonies should be mailed to Kelly
Buchanan, Designated Federal Official
(DFO), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services, 7500 Security Boulevard, Mail
stop C4–13–07, Baltimore, MD 21244–
1850, or contact the DFO via e-mail at
PPAC_hhs@cms.hhs.gov.
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Submission of Nominations: Mail or
deliver nominations to the 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 C4–13–07,
Baltimore, Maryland 21244–1850.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kelly Buchanan, DFO, (410) 786–6132,
or e-mail PPAC_hhs@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 physician
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
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.
Section 1868(a)(2) of the Act provides
that the Council meet quarterly to
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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:
John E. Arradondo, M.D., MPH; Vincent
J. Bufalino, M.D., Chairperson; Joseph
A. Giaimo, D.O.; Pamela A. Howard,
M.D.; Roger L. Jordan, O.D.; Janice A.
Kirsch, M.D.; Tye J. Ouzounian, M.D.;
Gregory J. Przybylski, M.D.; Jeffrey A.
Ross, DPM, M.D.; Jonathan E. Siff, M.D.,
MBA; Fredrica E. Smith, M.D.; Arthur
D. Snow, Jr., M.D.; M. Leroy Sprang,
M.D.; Christopher J. Standaert, M.D.;
and Karen S. Williams, M.D.
II. Nomination Requirements
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.
All candidates are advised to consider
the time commitment of 1 full-day
meeting, quarterly. If a candidate’s
current responsibilities preclude this
level of commitment, we urge the
individual to reconsider his or her
nomination.
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.
Consideration will be given to each
nominee with regard to his or her
leadership credentials, geographic and
demographic factors, and projected
PPAC needs. Final selections will
incorporate these criteria to maintain a
committee membership that is fairly
balanced in terms of points of view
represented and the committee’s
function. Selections will be made by
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February 2010 with new members
sworn in during the May 2010 meeting.
Nominations to fill vacancies on the
Council will be considered if received at
the address listed in the ADDRESSES
section of the notice, no later than the
date listed in the DATES section of this
notice. All nominating organizations
will be notified in writing of those
candidates selected for committee
membership.
III. 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 June 1, 2009 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:
• Physician Quality Reporting
Initiative (PQRI)/E-prescribing Update.
• DMEPOS Competitive Bidding
Update.
• Value-based Purchasing.
• Physician Fee Schedule Proposed
Rule Update.
• Outpatient Prospective Payment
System (OPPS)/Ambulatory Surgical
Center (ASC) Fee Schedule Proposed
Rule Update.
• Recovery Audit Contractors (RAC)
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 present a 5-minute oral
testimony 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 testimonies
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.
IV. 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
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section of this notice or by
telephone at the number listed in the
ADDRESSES
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section of this notice 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. In
planning your arrival time, we
recommend allowing additional time to
clear security. 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
accommodations 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: July 9, 2009.
Charlene Frizzera,
Acting Administrator, Centers for Medicare
& Medicaid Services.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[CMS-1564-N]
Medicare Program; Request for Nominations and Meeting of the
Practicing Physicians Advisory Council, August 31, 2009
AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), HHS.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: This notice invites all organizations representing physicians
to submit nominations for consideration to fill four seats on the
Practicing Physicians Advisory Council (the Council) that will be
vacated by current Council members in 2010. This notice also announces
a quarterly meeting of 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, August 31, 2009, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
e.d.t.
Deadline for Registration without Oral Presentation: Thursday,
August 27, 2009, 12 noon, e.d.t.
Deadline for Registration of Oral Presentations: Friday, August 7,
2009, 12 noon, e.d.t.
Deadline for Submission of Oral Remarks and Written Comments:
Wednesday, August 19, 2009, 12 noon, e.d.t.
Deadline for Requesting Special Accommodations: Monday, August 24,
2009, 12 noon, e.d.t.
Deadline for Submitting Nominations: Friday, September 11, 2009, 5
p.m. e.d.t.
ADDRESSES: Meeting Location: The meeting will be held in the Hubert H.
Humphrey Building, (Room TBD), 200 Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20201.
Submission of Testimony: Testimonies should be mailed to Kelly
Buchanan, Designated Federal Official (DFO), Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services, 7500 Security Boulevard, Mail stop C4-13-07,
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850, or contact the DFO via e-mail at PPAC_hhs@cms.hhs.gov.
Submission of Nominations: Mail or deliver nominations to the
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 C4-13-07,
Baltimore, Maryland 21244-1850.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kelly Buchanan, DFO, (410) 786-6132,
or e-mail PPAC_hhs@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 physician 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 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.
Section 1868(a)(2) of the Act provides that the Council meet
quarterly to
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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: John E. Arradondo, M.D., MPH; Vincent J. Bufalino, M.D.,
Chairperson; Joseph A. Giaimo, D.O.; Pamela A. Howard, M.D.; Roger L.
Jordan, O.D.; Janice A. Kirsch, M.D.; Tye J. Ouzounian, M.D.; Gregory
J. Przybylski, M.D.; Jeffrey A. Ross, DPM, M.D.; Jonathan E. Siff,
M.D., MBA; Fredrica E. Smith, M.D.; Arthur D. Snow, Jr., M.D.; M. Leroy
Sprang, M.D.; Christopher J. Standaert, M.D.; and Karen S. Williams,
M.D.
II. Nomination Requirements
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. All candidates are advised
to consider the time commitment of 1 full-day meeting, quarterly. If a
candidate's current responsibilities preclude this level of commitment,
we urge the individual to reconsider his or her nomination.
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. Consideration will be given to each
nominee with regard to his or her leadership credentials, geographic
and demographic factors, and projected PPAC needs. Final selections
will incorporate these criteria to maintain a committee membership that
is fairly balanced in terms of points of view represented and the
committee's function. Selections will be made by February 2010 with new
members sworn in during the May 2010 meeting.
Nominations to fill vacancies on the Council will be considered if
received at the address listed in the ADDRESSES section of the notice,
no later than the date listed in the DATES section of this notice. All
nominating organizations will be notified in writing of those
candidates selected for committee membership.
III. 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 June 1, 2009 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:
Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI)/E-
prescribing Update.
DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Update.
Value-based Purchasing.
Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Update.
Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)/Ambulatory
Surgical Center (ASC) Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Update.
Recovery Audit Contractors (RAC) 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 present a 5-minute oral testimony
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 testimonies 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.
IV. 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 the number listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice 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. In planning your arrival time, we recommend allowing
additional time to clear security. 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
accommodations 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: July 9, 2009.
Charlene Frizzera,
Acting Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
[FR Doc. E9-17606 Filed 7-23-09; 8:45 am]
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