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public information programs; and (2)
test these messages, strategies and
program components in developmental
form to assess audience comprehension,
reactions and perceptions. Information
obtained from testing can then be used
to improve materials and strategies
while revisions are still affordable and
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Telephone Interviews:
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Send comments to Summer King,
SAMHSA Reports Clearance Officer,
Room 7–1044, One Choke Cherry Road,
Rockville, MD 20857 and e-mail her a
copy at summer.king@samhsa.hhs.gov.
Written comments should be received
within 60 days of this notice.
Dated: October 19, 2009.
Elaine Parry,
Director, Office of Program Services.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services
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Agency Information Collection
Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request
AGENCY: Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services, HHS.
In compliance with the requirement
of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services (CMS) is publishing the
following summary of proposed
collections for public comment.
Interested persons are invited to send
comments regarding this burden
estimate or any other aspect of this
collection of information, including any
of the following subjects: (1) The
necessity and utility of the proposed
information collection for the proper
performance of the agency’s functions;
(2) the accuracy of the estimated
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possible. The annual burden associated
with these activities is summarized
below.
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400
200
1
1
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.75
300
150
3,000
1,500
1
1
1.5
1.5
4,500
2,250
335
165
1
1
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.08
27
13
2,680
1,320
1
1
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.25
670
330
1,200
900
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600
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burden; (3) ways to enhance the quality,
utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected; and (4) the use of
automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology to
minimize the information collection
burden.
1. Type of Information Collection
Request: Extension of a currently
approved collection; Title of
Information Collection: Eligibility Error
Rate Measurement in Medicaid and the
Children’s Health Insurance Program;
Use: The collection of information is
necessary for CMS to produce national
error rates for Medicaid and CHIP as
required by Public Law 107–300, the
IPIA of 2002. The collection of
information is also necessary to
implement provisions from the
Children’s Health Insurance Program
Reauthorization Act of 2009 (CHIPRA)
(Pub. L. 111–3) with regard to the
Medicaid Eligibility Quality Control
(MEQC) and Payment Error Rate
Measurement (PERM) programs. The
information collected from the States
selected for review will be used by CMS
to ensure States use a statistically sound
sampling methodology, to ensure the
States complete reviews on all cases
sampled, and will be used by the
Federal contractor to calculate State and
national Medicaid and CHIP eligibility
error rates. Form Number: CMS–10184
(OMB#: 0938–1012); Frequency:
Reporting—Occasionally; Affected
Public: State, Local, Tribal
Governments; Number of Respondents:
34; Total Annual Responses: 53; Total
Annual Hours: 942,764. (For policy
questions regarding this collection
contact Jessica Woodard at 410–786–
PO 00000
Hours per
response
9249. For all other issues call 410–786–
1326.)
To obtain copies of the supporting
statement and any related forms for the
proposed paperwork collections
referenced above, access CMS’ Web site
at https://www.cms.hhs.gov/
PaperworkReductionActof1995, or Email your request, including your
address, phone number, OMB number,
and CMS document identifier, to
Paperwork@cms.hhs.gov, or call the
Reports Clearance Office on (410) 786–
1326.
In commenting on the proposed
information collections please reference
the document identifier or OMB control
number. To be assured consideration,
comments and recommendations must
be submitted in one of the following
ways by December 29, 2009:
1. Electronically. You may submit
your comments electronically to https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for ‘‘Comment or
Submission’’ or ‘‘More Search Options’’
to find the information collection
document(s) accepting comments.
2. By regular mail. You may mail
written comments to the following
address: CMS, Office of Strategic
Operations and Regulatory Affairs,
Division of Regulations Development,
Attention: Document Identifier/OMB
Control Number, Room C4–26–05, 7500
Security Boulevard, Baltimore,
Maryland 21244–1850.
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Dated: October 23, 2009.
Michelle Shortt,
Director, Regulations Development Group,
Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory
Affairs.
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Medicare Program; Meeting of the
Practicing Physicians Advisory
Council, December 7, 2009
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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. This meeting is open
to the public.
DATES: Meeting Date: Monday,
December 7, 2009, from 8:30 a.m. to 5
p.m., eastern standard time (e.s.t.).
Deadline for Registration without Oral
Presentation: Thursday, December 3,
2009, 12 noon, e.s.t.
Deadline for Registration of Oral
Presentations: Friday, November 20,
2009, 12 noon, e.s.t.
Deadline for Submission of Oral
Remarks and Written Comments:
Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 12
noon, e.s.t.
Deadline for Requesting Special
Accommodations: Tuesday, December
1, 2009, 12 noon, e.s.t.
ADDRESSES: Meeting Location: The
meeting will be held in Room 505A, in
the Hubert H. Humphrey Building, 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.
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–
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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 of Health and Human Services
(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 requires
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
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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.;
Jeffrey A. Ross, DPM, M.D.; Jonathan E.
Siff, M.D., MBA; Fredrica E. Smith,
M.D.; Arthur D. Snow, Jr., M.D.;
Christopher J. Standaert, M.D.; and
Karen S. Williams, M.D. In addition,
two new members were recently
appointed by the Secretary: Chiledum
A. Ahaghotu, M.D., and Richard E.
Smith, M.D. New members will be
sworn in at the December 7, 2009
meeting.
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 August 31, 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:
• Value-Based Purchasing for
Physicians and Hospitals.
• Medicare Physician Fee Schedule—
Final Rule.
• Outpatient Prospective Payment
System/Ambulatory Surgical Center
(OPPS/ASC) Fee Schedule—Final Rule.
• Quality Initiative Update.
• Fraud and Abuse Update.
• 10th Scope of Work 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
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[Document Identifier CMS-10184]
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request
AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, HHS.
In compliance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services (CMS) is publishing the following summary of proposed
collections for public comment. Interested persons are invited to send
comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this
collection of information, including any of the following subjects: (1)
The necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for
the proper performance of the agency's functions; (2) the accuracy of
the estimated burden; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) the use of
automated collection techniques or other forms of information
technology to minimize the information collection burden.
1. Type of Information Collection Request: Extension of a currently
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Eligibility Error
Rate Measurement in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance
Program; Use: The collection of information is necessary for CMS to
produce national error rates for Medicaid and CHIP as required by
Public Law 107-300, the IPIA of 2002. The collection of information is
also necessary to implement provisions from the Children's Health
Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 (CHIPRA) (Pub. L. 111-3)
with regard to the Medicaid Eligibility Quality Control (MEQC) and
Payment Error Rate Measurement (PERM) programs. The information
collected from the States selected for review will be used by CMS to
ensure States use a statistically sound sampling methodology, to ensure
the States complete reviews on all cases sampled, and will be used by
the Federal contractor to calculate State and national Medicaid and
CHIP eligibility error rates. Form Number: CMS-10184 (OMB:
0938-1012); Frequency: Reporting--Occasionally; Affected Public: State,
Local, Tribal Governments; Number of Respondents: 34; Total Annual
Responses: 53; Total Annual Hours: 942,764. (For policy questions
regarding this collection contact Jessica Woodard at 410-786-9249. For
all other issues call 410-786-1326.)
To obtain copies of the supporting statement and any related forms
for the proposed paperwork collections referenced above, access CMS'
Web site at https://www.cms.hhs.gov/PaperworkReductionActof1995, or E-
mail your request, including your address, phone number, OMB number,
and CMS document identifier, to Paperwork@cms.hhs.gov, or call the
Reports Clearance Office on (410) 786-1326.
In commenting on the proposed information collections please
reference the document identifier or OMB control number. To be assured
consideration, comments and recommendations must be submitted in one of
the following ways by December 29, 2009:
1. Electronically. You may submit your comments electronically to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for ``Comment or
Submission'' or ``More Search Options'' to find the information
collection document(s) accepting comments.
2. By regular mail. You may mail written comments to the following
address: CMS, Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs,
Division of Regulations Development, Attention: Document Identifier/OMB
Control Number, Room C4-26-05, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore,
Maryland 21244-1850.
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Dated: October 23, 2009.
Michelle Shortt,
Director, Regulations Development Group, Office of Strategic Operations
and Regulatory Affairs.
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