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Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 250 / Thursday, December 30, 2010 / Notices likely than other children to be irritable or to have mild, temporary diarrhea or vomiting. This happens within the first week after getting a dose of the vaccine. Serious Problems: Some studies have shown a small increase in cases of intussusception during the week after the first dose. Intussusception is a type of bowel blockage that is treated in a hospital. In some cases surgery might be required. The estimated risk is 1 case per 100,000 infants. What if my child has a severe reaction? What should I look for? Any unusual condition, such as a high fever or behavior changes. Signs of a severe allergic reaction can include difficulty breathing, hoarseness or wheezing, hives, paleness, weakness, a fast heart beat or dizziness. What should I do? Call a doctor, or get the person to a doctor right away. 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[FR Doc. 2010–32965 Filed 12–29–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P 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), (last amended at 75 FR 14176–14178, dated March 24, 2010) is amended to change the title of the Office of Executive Operations and Regulatory Affairs to the Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs, to reflect the establishment of a new Federal Coordinated Health Care Office and to update the organization for CMS, as follows: (1) Under Part F, CMS, FC. 10 Organizations, change the title of the Office of Executive Operations and Regulatory Affairs (FCF) to the Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs (FCF). (2) Under Part F, CMS, FC. 10 Organizations, insert the following new Office after the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (FCP): ‘‘Federal Coordinated Health Care Office (FCQ).’’ (3) Under Part F, CMS, FC. 20 Functions, change the title of the Office of Executive Operations and Regulatory Affairs (FCF) to the Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs (FCF). (4) Under Part F, CMS, FC. 20 Functions, insert the following after the description of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (FCP): Federal Coordinated Health Care Office (FCQ) • Manages the implementation and operation of the Federal Coordinated Health Care Office mandated in section 2602 of the Affordable Care Act, ensuring more effective integration of benefits under Medicare and Medicaid for individuals eligible for both programs and improving coordination between the Federal Government and States in the delivery of benefits for such individuals. • Monitors and reports on annual total expenditures, health outcomes and PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 82405 access to benefits for all dual eligible individuals, including subsets of the population. • Coordinates with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to provide technical assistance and programmatic guidance related to the testing of various delivery system, payment, service and/or technology models to improve care coordination, reduce costs, and improve the beneficiary experience for individuals dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. • Performs policy and program analysis of Federal and State statutes, policies, rules and regulations impacting the dual eligible population. • Makes recommendations on eliminating administrative and regulatory barriers between the Medicare and Medicaid programs. • Develops tools, resources and educational materials to increase dual eligibles’ understanding of and satisfaction with coverage under the Medicare and Medicaid programs. • Provides technical assistance to States, health plans, physicians and other relevant entities of individuals with education and tools necessary for developing integrated programs for dual eligible beneficiaries. • Consults with the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission and the Medicaid and CHIP Payment Advisory Commission with respect to policies relating to the enrollment in and provision of benefits to dual eligible beneficiaries under Medicare and Medicaid. • Studies the provision of drug coverage for new full benefit dual eligible individuals. • Develops policy and program recommendations to eliminate cost shifting between the Medicare and Medicaid program and among related health care providers. • Develops annual report containing recommendations for legislation that would improve care coordination and benefits for dual eligible individuals. Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3101. Dated: December 7, 2010. Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2010–32957 Filed 12–27–10; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 4120–01–P E:\FR\FM\30DEN1.SGM 30DEN1

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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), (last amended at 75 FR 14176-
14178, dated March 24, 2010) is amended to change the title of the 
Office of Executive Operations and Regulatory Affairs to the Office of 
Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs, to reflect the 
establishment of a new Federal Coordinated Health Care Office and to 
update the organization for CMS, as follows:
    (1) Under Part F, CMS, FC. 10 Organizations, change the title of 
the Office of Executive Operations and Regulatory Affairs (FCF) to the 
Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs (FCF).
    (2) Under Part F, CMS, FC. 10 Organizations, insert the following 
new Office after the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (FCP): 
``Federal Coordinated Health Care Office (FCQ).''
    (3) Under Part F, CMS, FC. 20 Functions, change the title of the 
Office of Executive Operations and Regulatory Affairs (FCF) to the 
Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs (FCF).
    (4) Under Part F, CMS, FC. 20 Functions, insert the following after 
the description of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation 
(FCP):

Federal Coordinated Health Care Office (FCQ)

     Manages the implementation and operation of the Federal 
Coordinated Health Care Office mandated in section 2602 of the 
Affordable Care Act, ensuring more effective integration of benefits 
under Medicare and Medicaid for individuals eligible for both programs 
and improving coordination between the Federal Government and States in 
the delivery of benefits for such individuals.
     Monitors and reports on annual total expenditures, health 
outcomes and access to benefits for all dual eligible individuals, 
including subsets of the population.
     Coordinates with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid 
Innovation to provide technical assistance and programmatic guidance 
related to the testing of various delivery system, payment, service 
and/or technology models to improve care coordination, reduce costs, 
and improve the beneficiary experience for individuals dually eligible 
for Medicare and Medicaid.
     Performs policy and program analysis of Federal and State 
statutes, policies, rules and regulations impacting the dual eligible 
population.
     Makes recommendations on eliminating administrative and 
regulatory barriers between the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
     Develops tools, resources and educational materials to 
increase dual eligibles' understanding of and satisfaction with 
coverage under the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
     Provides technical assistance to States, health plans, 
physicians and other relevant entities of individuals with education 
and tools necessary for developing integrated programs for dual 
eligible beneficiaries.
     Consults with the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission and 
the Medicaid and CHIP Payment Advisory Commission with respect to 
policies relating to the enrollment in and provision of benefits to 
dual eligible beneficiaries under Medicare and Medicaid.
     Studies the provision of drug coverage for new full 
benefit dual eligible individuals.
     Develops policy and program recommendations to eliminate 
cost shifting between the Medicare and Medicaid program and among 
related health care providers.
     Develops annual report containing recommendations for 
legislation that would improve care coordination and benefits for dual 
eligible individuals.

    Authority:  44 U.S.C. 3101.

    Dated: December 7, 2010.
Kathleen Sebelius,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2010-32957 Filed 12-27-10; 4:15 pm]
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