Center for Scientific Review; Amended Notice of Meeting, 36725-36726 [E9-17732]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 141 / Friday, July 24, 2009 / Notices srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES 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 VerDate Nov<24>2008 18:55 Jul 23, 2009 Jkt 217001 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 PO 00000 Frm 00077 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 36725 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. [FR Doc. E9–17606 Filed 7–23–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4120–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health Center for Scientific Review; Amended Notice of Meeting Notice is hereby given of a change in the meeting of the Center for Scientific Review Special Emphasis Panel, June 29, 2009, 8:30 a.m. to June 30, 2009, 6 p.m., The River Inn, 924 25th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20037 which was E:\FR\FM\24JYN1.SGM 24JYN1 36726 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 141 / Friday, July 24, 2009 / Notices published in the Federal Register on June 11, 2009, 74 FR 27806–27808. The meeting will be held August 6, 2009 to August 7, 2009. The meeting time and location remain the same. The meeting is closed to the public. Dated: July 20, 2009. Jennifer Spaeth, Director, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. E9–17732 Filed 7–23–09; 8:45 am] Bethesda, MD 20892. 301–451–2020. kenshalod@nei.nih.gov. (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93.867, Vision Research, National Institutes of Health, HHS) Dated: July 16, 2009. Jennifer Spaeth, Director, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. E9–17453 Filed 7–23–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–M BILLING CODE 4140–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health National Institutes of Health National Eye Institute; Notice of Closed Meetings srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. App.), 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 Eye Institute Special Emphasis Panel NEI SBIR Grant Review. Date: August 3, 2009. Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: Embassy Suites Hotel Chevy Chase Pavilion, 4300 Military Road, NW., Washington, DC 20015. Contact Person: Samuel Rawlings, Ph.D., Chief, Scientific Review Branch, Division of Extramural Research, National Eye Institute, 5635 Fishers Lane, Suite 1300, MSC 9300, Bethesda, MD 20892–9300. 301–451–2020. rawlings@nei.nih.gov. This notice is being published less than 15 days prior to the meeting due to the timing limitations imposed by the review and funding cycle. Name of Committee: National Eye Institute Special Emphasis Panel Review NIH Training Grants. Date: August 10, 2009. Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: The Fairmont Washington, DC, 2401 M Street, NW., Washington, DC 20037. Contact Person: Daniel R. Kenshalo, Ph.D., Scientific Review Officer, National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health, 5635 Fishers Lane, Suite 1300, MSC 9300, VerDate Nov<24>2008 18:55 Jul 23, 2009 Jkt 217001 National Library of Medicine; Notice of Meetings Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. App.), notice is hereby given of meetings of the Board of Regents of the National Library of Medicine. The meetings will be open to the public as indicated below, with attendance limited to space available. Individuals who plan to attend and need special assistance, such as sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, should notify the Contact Person listed below in advance of the meeting. 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: Board of Regents of the National Library of Medicine; Subcommittee on Outreach and Public Information. Date: September 15, 2009. Time: 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Agenda: Outreach Activities. Place: National Library of Medicine, Building 38, Conference Room B, 8600 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892. Contact Person: Donald A.B. Lindberg, MD, Director, National Library of Medicine, 8600 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20894, 301– 496–6221, lindberg@mail.nih.gov. Name of Committee: Board of Regents of the National Library of Medicine. Date: September 15–16, 2009. Open: September 15, 2009, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Agenda: Program Discussion. PO 00000 Frm 00078 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Place: National Library of Medicine, Building 38, 2nd Floor, Board Room, 8600 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892. Closed: September 15, 2009, 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: National Library of Medicine, Building 38, 2nd Floor, Board Room, 8600 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892. Open: September 16, 2009, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Agenda: Program Discussion. Place: National Library of Medicine, Building 38, 2nd Floor, Board Room, 8600 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892. Contact Person: Donald A.B. Lindberg, MD, Director, National Library of Medicine, 8600 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20894, 301– 496–6221, lindberg@mail.nih.gov. Any interested person may file written comments with the committee by forwarding the statement to the Contact Person listed on this notice. The statement should include the name, address, telephone number and when applicable, the business or professional affiliation of the interested person. In the interest of security, NIH has instituted stringent procedures for entrance onto the NIH campus. All visitor vehicles, including taxicabs, hotel, and airport shuttles will be inspected before being allowed on campus. Visitors will be asked to show one form of identification (for example, a government-issued photo ID, driver’s license, or passport) and to state the purpose of their visit. Information is also available on the Institute’s/Center’s home page: https:// www.nlm.nih.gov/od/bor/bor.html, where an agenda and any additional information for the meeting will be posted when available. (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93.879, Medical Library Assistance, National Institutes of Health, HHS) Dated: July 17, 2009. Jennifer Spaeth, Director, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. E9–17598 Filed 7–23–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–M DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health National Library of Medicine; Notice of Closed Meeting Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. App.), notice is hereby given of the following meeting. The meeting 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 E:\FR\FM\24JYN1.SGM 24JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 141 (Friday, July 24, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 36725-36726]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-17732]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

National Institutes of Health


Center for Scientific Review; Amended Notice of Meeting

    Notice is hereby given of a change in the meeting of the Center for 
Scientific Review Special Emphasis Panel, June 29, 2009, 8:30 a.m. to 
June 30, 2009, 6 p.m., The River Inn, 924 25th Street, NW., Washington, 
DC 20037 which was

[[Page 36726]]

published in the Federal Register on June 11, 2009, 74 FR 27806-27808.
    The meeting will be held August 6, 2009 to August 7, 2009. The 
meeting time and location remain the same. The meeting is closed to the 
public.

    Dated: July 20, 2009.
Jennifer Spaeth,
Director, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy.
[FR Doc. E9-17732 Filed 7-23-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4140-01-P
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