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Services
Statement of Organization, Functions,
and Delegations of Authority
Part F of the Statement of
Organization, Functions, and
Delegations of Authority for the
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Department of Health and Human
Services, Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services (CMS), (Federal
Register, Vol. 72, No. 248, pp. 73847–
73850, dated Friday, December 28,
2007) is amended to reflect changes to
the current structure of CMS.
In an effort to improve the value and
service that CMS provides to the Nation,
the CMS has modified its structure to
align similar functions under common
executive leadership and allow CMS to
establish a Center for Program Integrity
and to strengthen its focus on
beneficiary services and strategic
planning.
The structure includes the following,
which all report to the Administrator,
CMS: (1) Center for Medicare, (2) Center
for Medicaid, CHIP and Survey &
Certification, (3) Center for Strategic
Planning, (4) Center for Program
Integrity, and (5) Office of External
Affairs and Beneficiary Services. In
addition, the current role of the Chief
Operating Officer (COO) has been
formalized and remains responsible for
operations, information systems,
contracts, finance, E-health standards
and services, and the Consortia. The
COO continues to report to the
Administrator, CMS. The following
organizations remain substantively
unchanged and continue to report to the
Administrator, CMS: Office of Equal
Opportunity and Civil Rights, Office of
Legislation, Office of the Actuary, Office
of Clinical Standards and Quality, and
the Office of Strategic Operations and
Regulatory Affairs (will be renamed the
Office of Executive Operations and
Regulatory Affairs to more accurately
reflect the work of the organization).
New administrative codes were assigned
to all organizations, including the
immediate office of the Administrator.
Given the complexity and importance
of CMS’ programs, this realignment of
existing functions positions CMS to
consistently excel in serving our
beneficiaries and strategically positions
CMS for the future. Additionally, this
effort ensures common core functions
are under common executive leadership
and share a consistent vision.
The specific amendments to Part F
are described below:
I. Under Part F, CMS, Office of the
Administrator, FA.10 Organization is
deleted in its entirety and replaced with
the following:
FC.10 Organization. CMS is headed
by the Administrator, CMS, and
includes the following organizational
components:
Office of the Administrator (FC)
Office of Equal Opportunity and Civil
Rights (FCA)
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Office of External Affairs and
Beneficiary Services (FCB)
Office of Legislation (FCC)
Office of the Actuary (FCE)
Office of Executive Operations and
Regulatory Affairs (FCF)
Office of Clinical Standards and Quality
(FCG)
Center for Medicare (FCH)
Center for Medicaid, CHIP and Survey
& Certification (FCJ)
Center for Strategic Planning (FCK)
Center for Program Integrity (FCL)
Chief Operating Officer (FCM)
II. Under Part F, CMS, Office of the
Administrator, FA.20 Functions is
replaced with FC.20 Functions. The
functions of the new organizations read
as follows:
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Office of External Affairs and
Beneficiary Services (FCB)
• Serves as CMS’ focal point for
beneficiary communications and
services, provides leadership for CMS in
the areas of intergovernmental affairs,
and media relations. Advises the
Administrator and other CMS
components in all activities related to
these functions and on matters that
affect other units and levels of
government.
• Contributes to the formulation of
policies, programs, and systems as well
as oversees beneficiary services,
intergovernmental affairs, media
relations, and tribal affairs, including
CMS’ Ombudsman program, call center
operations, web sites, and Medicare
contractor communications. Coordinates
with the Office of Legislation on the
development and advancement of new
legislative initiatives and
improvements.
• Oversees the analysis and
evaluation of customer data for the
purpose of improving beneficiary
communication tools (including but not
limited to brochures, program/media
campaigns, handbooks, websites,
reports, presentations/briefings) and
identifying best practices for the benefit
of beneficiaries and other CMS
customers. Coordinates this data with
other CMS components to resolve
customer and beneficiary issues through
continuous quality improvement.
• Oversees all CMS interactions and
collaboration with key stakeholders
relating to beneficiary communications
and services, media relations, and
intergovernmental affairs (e.g., external
advocacy groups, Medicare beneficiary
customer service, the media,
contractors, Native American and
Alaskan Native tribes, HHS, the White
House, other CMS components, and
other Federal government entities).
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• Formulates and implements a
customer service plan that serves as a
roadmap for the effective treatment and
advocacy of customers and the quality
of information provided to them.
• Coordinates communications,
messaging, media relations, partner
relations and Tribal Affairs outreach
with the CMS Regional Offices.
• Serves as senior advisor to the
Administrator in all activities related to
the media. Provides consultation,
advice, and training to CMS’ senior staff
with respect to relations with the news
media.
• Serves as liaison between CMS and
State and local officials, and individuals
representing State and local officials
and advocacy groups.
• Serves as coordinator of tribal
affairs issues and liaison between CMS
and State and local officials
representing tribal affairs groups.
Center for Medicare (FCH)
• Serves as CMS’ focal point for the
formulation, coordination, integration,
implementation, and evaluation of
national Medicare program policies and
operations.
• Identifies and proposes
modifications to Medicare programs and
policies to reflect changes or trends in
the health care industry, program
objectives, and the needs of Medicare
beneficiaries. Coordinates with the
Office of Legislation on the
development and advancement of new
legislative initiatives and
improvements.
• Serves as CMS’ lead for
management, oversight, budget and
performance issues relating to Medicare
Advantage and prescription drug plans,
Medicare fee-for-service providers and
contractors.
• Oversees all CMS interactions and
collaboration with key stakeholders
relating to Medicare (e.g., plans,
providers, other government entities,
advocacy groups, Consortia) and
communication and dissemination of
policies, guidance and materials to same
to understand their perspectives and to
drive best practices in the health care
industry.
• Develops and implements a
comprehensive strategic plan, objectives
and measures to carry out CMS’
Medicare program mission and goals
and position the organization to meet
future challenges with the Medicare
program and its beneficiaries.
• Coordinates with the Center for
Program Integrity on the identification
of program vulnerabilities and
implementation of strategies to
eliminate fraud, waste, and abuse.
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Center for Medicaid, CHIP and Survey
& Certification (FCJ)
• Serves as CMS’ focal point for the
formulation, coordination, integration,
implementation, and evaluation of all
national program policies and
operations relating to Medicaid, CHIP,
Survey & Certification, and the Clinical
Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA).
• In partnership with States,
evaluates the success of State agencies
in carrying out their responsibilities for
effective State program administration
and beneficiary protection, and, as
necessary, assists States in correcting
problems and improving the quality of
their operations.
• Identifies and proposes
modifications to Medicaid and CHIP
program measures, regulations, laws
and policies to reflect changes or trends
in the health care industry, program
objectives, and the needs of Medicaid
and CHIP beneficiaries. Collaborates
with the Office of Legislation on the
development and advancement of new
legislative initiatives and
improvements.
• Oversees the planning, coordination
and implementation of the survey,
certification and enforcement programs
for all Medicare and Medicaid providers
and suppliers, and for laboratories
under the auspices of CLIA.
• Serves as CMS’ lead for
management, oversight, budget and
performance issues relating to Medicaid,
CHIP and Survey and Certification, and
the related interactions with the States.
• Coordinates with the Center for
Program Integrity on the identification
of program vulnerabilities and
implementation of strategies to
eliminate fraud, waste, and abuse.
• In conjunction with the Office of
External Affairs, oversees all CMS
interactions and collaboration relating
to Medicaid and CHIP with
beneficiaries, States and territories and
key stakeholders (i.e., health facilities
and other health care providers, other
Federal government entities, local
governments) and communication and
dissemination of policies, guidance and
materials to same to understand their
perspectives, support their efforts, and
to drive best practices for beneficiaries,
in States and throughout the health care
industry.
• Develops and implements a
comprehensive strategic plan, objectives
and measures to carry out CMS’
Medicaid and CHIP mission and goals
and position the organization to meet
future challenges with the Medicaid,
CHIP and Survey & Certification, and
CLIA programs.
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Center for Strategic Planning (FCK)
• Serves as CMS’ focal point for the
planning, formulation and coordination
of long-term strategic plans, and future
program policy and proposals for CMS.
• Collaborates with the Office of
Legislation on the development and
advancement of new legislative
initiatives and improvements.
• Conducts environmental scanning,
identifying, evaluating and reporting
emerging trends in health care delivery
and financing and their interactions
with CMS programs and implications
for future policy development and
planning.
• Oversees strategic, cross-cutting
initiatives in coordination with other
CMS components and external
stakeholders.
• In collaboration with other CMS
components, designs, coordinates,
conducts research, demonstrations,
analyses and special studies, and
evaluates the results for impacts on
beneficiaries, providers, plans, health
care programs and financing, States and
other partners, designing and assessing
potential improvements, and developing
new measurement tools.
• Oversees the development and
dissemination of publications, data
analyses, graphics, and briefing
materials related to health care issues.
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Center for Program Integrity (FCL)
• Serves as CMS’ focal point for all
national and State-wide Medicare and
Medicaid programs and CHIP integrity
fraud and abuse issues.
• Promotes the integrity of the
Medicare and Medicaid programs and
CHIP through provider/contractor audits
and policy reviews, identification and
monitoring of program vulnerabilities,
and providing support and assistance to
States. Recommends modifications to
programs and operations as necessary
and works with CMS Centers and
Offices to affect changes as appropriate.
Collaborates with the Office of
Legislation on the development and
advancement of new legislative
initiatives and improvements to deter,
reduce, and eliminate fraud, waste and
abuse.
• Oversees all CMS interactions and
collaboration with key stakeholders
relating to program integrity (i.e., U.S.
Department of Justice, HHS Office of
Inspector General, State law
enforcement agencies, other Federal
entities, CMS components) for the
purposes of detecting, deterring,
monitoring and combating fraud and
abuse, as well as taking action against
those that commit or participate in
fraudulent or other unlawful activities.
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• In collaboration with other CMS
Centers and Offices, develops and
implements a comprehensive strategic
plan, objectives and measures to carry
out CMS’ Medicare, Medicaid and CHIP
program integrity mission and goals,
and ensure program vulnerabilities are
identified and resolved.
Chief Operating Officer (FCM)
• Overall responsibility for
facilitating the coordination, integration
and execution of CMS policies and
activities across CMS components,
including new program initiatives.
• Promotes accountability,
communication, coordination, and
facilitation of cooperative corporate
decision-making among CMS senior
leadership on management, operational
and programmatic cross-cutting issues.
• Tracks and monitors CMS
performance and intervenes, as
appropriate, to ensure key milestones/
deliverables are successfully achieved.
Keeps the Administrator and Principal
Deputy Administrator advised of the
status of significant national initiatives
and programs that affect beneficiaries
and/or the health care industry and
makes recommendations regarding
necessary corrective actions.
• Provides executive leadership to
CMS’ Consortia operations, including
facilitating all required interaction and
coordination between Consortia and
other CMS components.
• Oversees all planning,
implementation and evaluation of
administrative and operational activities
for CMS, including enterprise-wide
information systems and services,
acquisition and grants, financial
management, electronic health
standards, facilities, and human
resources.
Delegations of Authority
All delegations and re-delegations of
authority made to officials and
employees of affected organizational
components will continue in them or
their successor organization pending
further re-delegation, provided they are
consistent with this realignment.
(Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3101)
Dated: March 18, 2010.
Kathleen Sebelius,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention
Statement of Organization, Functions,
and Delegations of Authority
Part C (Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention) of the Statement of
Organization Functions, and
Delegations of Authority of the
Department of Health and Human
Services (45 FR 67772–76, dated
October 14, 1980, and corrected at 45 FR
69296, October 20, 1980, as amended
most recently at 75 FR 10296, dated
March 5, 2010) is amended to reflect the
reorganization of the Office of Dispute
Resolution and Equal Opportunity
Office, Office of the Director, Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention.
Section C–B, Organization and
Functions, is hereby amended as
follows: Delete in its entirety the title
and functional statement for the Office
of Dispute Resolution and Equal
Opportunity Office (CAV) and insert the
following:
Office of Diversity Management and Equal
Employment Opportunity (CAV). The Office
of Diversity Management and Equal
Employment Opportunity (ODMEEO) is
located in the Office of the Director, Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The Director, ODMEEO serves as the
principal advisor to the Director, CDC, on all
equal employment opportunity matters. The
mission of the ODMEEO is to ensure an
environment that promotes equal
employment opportunity and diversity for all
individuals, eradicates discrimination and
harassment in all forms, and promotes an
inclusive environment and values diversity
that empowers employees to participate and
support CDC’s global health mission. In
carrying out its mission the ODMEEO: (1)
Develops and recommends for adoption CDCwide equal employment opportunity
policies, goals, and priorities to carry out the
directives of the U.S. Office of Personnel
Management, U.S. Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission, and Department of
Health and Human Services (DHHS) equal
employment opportunity policies and
requirements that are mandated by Title VII,
Civil Rights Act of 1964; Age Discrimination
in Employment Act (ADEA); Rehabilitation
Act of 1973; Civil Service Reform Act; 29
CFR 1614, Federal Sector Equal Employment
Opportunity; Executive Order 11478, Equal
Employment Opportunity in the Federal
Government; (2) provides leadership,
direction, and technical guidance to CDC
managers and staff for the development of
comprehensive programs and plans; (3)
coordinates and evaluates agency equal
employment opportunity operations and
plans, including affirmative action; (4)
develops plans, programs, and procedures to
assure the prompt receipt, investigation, and
resolution of complaints of alleged
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of
Authority
Part F of the Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations
of Authority for the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers
for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), (Federal Register, Vol. 72, No.
248, pp. 73847-73850, dated Friday, December 28, 2007) is amended to
reflect changes to the current structure of CMS.
In an effort to improve the value and service that CMS provides to
the Nation, the CMS has modified its structure to align similar
functions under common executive leadership and allow CMS to establish
a Center for Program Integrity and to strengthen its focus on
beneficiary services and strategic planning.
The structure includes the following, which all report to the
Administrator, CMS: (1) Center for Medicare, (2) Center for Medicaid,
CHIP and Survey & Certification, (3) Center for Strategic Planning, (4)
Center for Program Integrity, and (5) Office of External Affairs and
Beneficiary Services. In addition, the current role of the Chief
Operating Officer (COO) has been formalized and remains responsible for
operations, information systems, contracts, finance, E-health standards
and services, and the Consortia. The COO continues to report to the
Administrator, CMS. The following organizations remain substantively
unchanged and continue to report to the Administrator, CMS: Office of
Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights, Office of Legislation, Office of
the Actuary, Office of Clinical Standards and Quality, and the Office
of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs (will be renamed the
Office of Executive Operations and Regulatory Affairs to more
accurately reflect the work of the organization). New administrative
codes were assigned to all organizations, including the immediate
office of the Administrator.
Given the complexity and importance of CMS' programs, this
realignment of existing functions positions CMS to consistently excel
in serving our beneficiaries and strategically positions CMS for the
future. Additionally, this effort ensures common core functions are
under common executive leadership and share a consistent vision.
The specific amendments to Part F are described below:
I. Under Part F, CMS, Office of the Administrator, FA.10
Organization is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the
following:
FC.10 Organization. CMS is headed by the Administrator, CMS, and
includes the following organizational components:
Office of the Administrator (FC)
Office of Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights (FCA)
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Office of External Affairs and Beneficiary Services (FCB)
Office of Legislation (FCC)
Office of the Actuary (FCE)
Office of Executive Operations and Regulatory Affairs (FCF)
Office of Clinical Standards and Quality (FCG)
Center for Medicare (FCH)
Center for Medicaid, CHIP and Survey & Certification (FCJ)
Center for Strategic Planning (FCK)
Center for Program Integrity (FCL)
Chief Operating Officer (FCM)
II. Under Part F, CMS, Office of the Administrator, FA.20 Functions
is replaced with FC.20 Functions. The functions of the new
organizations read as follows:
Office of External Affairs and Beneficiary Services (FCB)
Serves as CMS' focal point for beneficiary communications
and services, provides leadership for CMS in the areas of
intergovernmental affairs, and media relations. Advises the
Administrator and other CMS components in all activities related to
these functions and on matters that affect other units and levels of
government.
Contributes to the formulation of policies, programs, and
systems as well as oversees beneficiary services, intergovernmental
affairs, media relations, and tribal affairs, including CMS' Ombudsman
program, call center operations, web sites, and Medicare contractor
communications. Coordinates with the Office of Legislation on the
development and advancement of new legislative initiatives and
improvements.
Oversees the analysis and evaluation of customer data for
the purpose of improving beneficiary communication tools (including but
not limited to brochures, program/media campaigns, handbooks, websites,
reports, presentations/briefings) and identifying best practices for
the benefit of beneficiaries and other CMS customers. Coordinates this
data with other CMS components to resolve customer and beneficiary
issues through continuous quality improvement.
Oversees all CMS interactions and collaboration with key
stakeholders relating to beneficiary communications and services, media
relations, and intergovernmental affairs (e.g., external advocacy
groups, Medicare beneficiary customer service, the media, contractors,
Native American and Alaskan Native tribes, HHS, the White House, other
CMS components, and other Federal government entities).
Formulates and implements a customer service plan that
serves as a roadmap for the effective treatment and advocacy of
customers and the quality of information provided to them.
Coordinates communications, messaging, media relations,
partner relations and Tribal Affairs outreach with the CMS Regional
Offices.
Serves as senior advisor to the Administrator in all
activities related to the media. Provides consultation, advice, and
training to CMS' senior staff with respect to relations with the news
media.
Serves as liaison between CMS and State and local
officials, and individuals representing State and local officials and
advocacy groups.
Serves as coordinator of tribal affairs issues and liaison
between CMS and State and local officials representing tribal affairs
groups.
Center for Medicare (FCH)
Serves as CMS' focal point for the formulation,
coordination, integration, implementation, and evaluation of national
Medicare program policies and operations.
Identifies and proposes modifications to Medicare programs
and policies to reflect changes or trends in the health care industry,
program objectives, and the needs of Medicare beneficiaries.
Coordinates with the Office of Legislation on the development and
advancement of new legislative initiatives and improvements.
Serves as CMS' lead for management, oversight, budget and
performance issues relating to Medicare Advantage and prescription drug
plans, Medicare fee-for-service providers and contractors.
Oversees all CMS interactions and collaboration with key
stakeholders relating to Medicare (e.g., plans, providers, other
government entities, advocacy groups, Consortia) and communication and
dissemination of policies, guidance and materials to same to understand
their perspectives and to drive best practices in the health care
industry.
Develops and implements a comprehensive strategic plan,
objectives and measures to carry out CMS' Medicare program mission and
goals and position the organization to meet future challenges with the
Medicare program and its beneficiaries.
Coordinates with the Center for Program Integrity on the
identification of program vulnerabilities and implementation of
strategies to eliminate fraud, waste, and abuse.
Center for Medicaid, CHIP and Survey & Certification (FCJ)
Serves as CMS' focal point for the formulation,
coordination, integration, implementation, and evaluation of all
national program policies and operations relating to Medicaid, CHIP,
Survey & Certification, and the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act
(CLIA).
In partnership with States, evaluates the success of State
agencies in carrying out their responsibilities for effective State
program administration and beneficiary protection, and, as necessary,
assists States in correcting problems and improving the quality of
their operations.
Identifies and proposes modifications to Medicaid and CHIP
program measures, regulations, laws and policies to reflect changes or
trends in the health care industry, program objectives, and the needs
of Medicaid and CHIP beneficiaries. Collaborates with the Office of
Legislation on the development and advancement of new legislative
initiatives and improvements.
Oversees the planning, coordination and implementation of
the survey, certification and enforcement programs for all Medicare and
Medicaid providers and suppliers, and for laboratories under the
auspices of CLIA.
Serves as CMS' lead for management, oversight, budget and
performance issues relating to Medicaid, CHIP and Survey and
Certification, and the related interactions with the States.
Coordinates with the Center for Program Integrity on the
identification of program vulnerabilities and implementation of
strategies to eliminate fraud, waste, and abuse.
In conjunction with the Office of External Affairs,
oversees all CMS interactions and collaboration relating to Medicaid
and CHIP with beneficiaries, States and territories and key
stakeholders (i.e., health facilities and other health care providers,
other Federal government entities, local governments) and communication
and dissemination of policies, guidance and materials to same to
understand their perspectives, support their efforts, and to drive best
practices for beneficiaries, in States and throughout the health care
industry.
Develops and implements a comprehensive strategic plan,
objectives and measures to carry out CMS' Medicaid and CHIP mission and
goals and position the organization to meet future challenges with the
Medicaid, CHIP and Survey & Certification, and CLIA programs.
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Center for Strategic Planning (FCK)
Serves as CMS' focal point for the planning, formulation
and coordination of long-term strategic plans, and future program
policy and proposals for CMS.
Collaborates with the Office of Legislation on the
development and advancement of new legislative initiatives and
improvements.
Conducts environmental scanning, identifying, evaluating
and reporting emerging trends in health care delivery and financing and
their interactions with CMS programs and implications for future policy
development and planning.
Oversees strategic, cross-cutting initiatives in
coordination with other CMS components and external stakeholders.
In collaboration with other CMS components, designs,
coordinates, conducts research, demonstrations, analyses and special
studies, and evaluates the results for impacts on beneficiaries,
providers, plans, health care programs and financing, States and other
partners, designing and assessing potential improvements, and
developing new measurement tools.
Oversees the development and dissemination of
publications, data analyses, graphics, and briefing materials related
to health care issues.
Center for Program Integrity (FCL)
Serves as CMS' focal point for all national and State-wide
Medicare and Medicaid programs and CHIP integrity fraud and abuse
issues.
Promotes the integrity of the Medicare and Medicaid
programs and CHIP through provider/contractor audits and policy
reviews, identification and monitoring of program vulnerabilities, and
providing support and assistance to States. Recommends modifications to
programs and operations as necessary and works with CMS Centers and
Offices to affect changes as appropriate. Collaborates with the Office
of Legislation on the development and advancement of new legislative
initiatives and improvements to deter, reduce, and eliminate fraud,
waste and abuse.
Oversees all CMS interactions and collaboration with key
stakeholders relating to program integrity (i.e., U.S. Department of
Justice, HHS Office of Inspector General, State law enforcement
agencies, other Federal entities, CMS components) for the purposes of
detecting, deterring, monitoring and combating fraud and abuse, as well
as taking action against those that commit or participate in fraudulent
or other unlawful activities.
In collaboration with other CMS Centers and Offices,
develops and implements a comprehensive strategic plan, objectives and
measures to carry out CMS' Medicare, Medicaid and CHIP program
integrity mission and goals, and ensure program vulnerabilities are
identified and resolved.
Chief Operating Officer (FCM)
Overall responsibility for facilitating the coordination,
integration and execution of CMS policies and activities across CMS
components, including new program initiatives.
Promotes accountability, communication, coordination, and
facilitation of cooperative corporate decision-making among CMS senior
leadership on management, operational and programmatic cross-cutting
issues.
Tracks and monitors CMS performance and intervenes, as
appropriate, to ensure key milestones/deliverables are successfully
achieved. Keeps the Administrator and Principal Deputy Administrator
advised of the status of significant national initiatives and programs
that affect beneficiaries and/or the health care industry and makes
recommendations regarding necessary corrective actions.
Provides executive leadership to CMS' Consortia
operations, including facilitating all required interaction and
coordination between Consortia and other CMS components.
Oversees all planning, implementation and evaluation of
administrative and operational activities for CMS, including
enterprise-wide information systems and services, acquisition and
grants, financial management, electronic health standards, facilities,
and human resources.
Delegations of Authority
All delegations and re-delegations of authority made to officials
and employees of affected organizational components will continue in
them or their successor organization pending further re-delegation,
provided they are consistent with this realignment.
(Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3101)
Dated: March 18, 2010.
Kathleen Sebelius,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2010-6429 Filed 3-23-10; 8:45 am]
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