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App. 2, section 10(a)(1) and (a)(2)). The Panel will discuss the short-term (10 year) projection methods and assumptions in projecting Medicare health spending and may make recommendations to the Medicare Trustees on how the Trustees might more accurately estimate health spending in the short run. The Panel’s discussion is expected to be very technical in nature and will focus on the actuarial and economic assumptions and methods by which Trustees might more accurately measure health spending. Although panelists are not limited in the topics they may discuss, the Panel is not expected to discuss or recommend changes in current or future SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\07APN1.SGM 07APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 67 / Thursday, April 7, 2011 / Notices Medicare provider payment rates or coverage policy. Meeting Date: April 12, 2011, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. e.t. The meetings will be held at HHS headquarters at 200 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20201, Room 425A. Comments: The meeting will allocate time on the agenda to hear public comments at the end of the meeting. In lieu of oral comments, formal written comments may be submitted for the record to Donald T. Oellerich, OASPE, 200 Independence Ave., SW., 20201, Room 405F. Those submitting written comments should identify themselves and any relevant organizational affiliations. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Donald T. Oellerich (202) 690–8410, Don.oellerich@hhs.gov. Note: Although the meeting is open to the public, procedures governing security procedures and the entrance to Federal buildings may change without notice. Those wishing to attend the meeting must call or e-mail Dr. Oellerich by Thursday April 7, 2011, so that their name may be put on a list of expected attendees and forwarded to the security officers at HHS Headquarters. mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Topics of the Meeting: The Panel is specifically charged with discussing and possibly making recommendations to the Medicare Trustees on how the Trustees might more accurately estimate health spending in the United States. The discussion is expected to focus on highly technical aspects of estimation involving economics and actuarial science. Panelists are not restricted, however, in the topics that they choose to discuss. Procedure and Agenda: This meeting is open to the public. The Panel will likely hear presentations by HHS staff presentations regarding short range projection methods and assumptions. After any presentations, the Panel will deliberate openly on the topic. Interested persons may observe the deliberations, but the Panel will not hear public comments during this time. The Panel will also allow an open public session for any attendee to address issues specific to the topic. Authority: 42 U.S.C. 217a; Section 222 of the Public Health Services Act, as amended. The panel is governed by provisions of Public Law 92–463, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), which sets forth standards for the formation and use of advisory committees. VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:53 Apr 06, 2011 Jkt 223001 Dated: March 29, 2011. Sherry Glied, Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation. [FR Doc. 2011–8359 Filed 4–6–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Office of the Secretary Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation; Statement of Organization, Functions and Delegations of Authority Part A (Office of the Secretary), Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is being amended at Chapter AE, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) as last amended at 67 FR 61341– 42 dated September 30, 2002 and most recently at 73 FR 19977, dated April 16, 2010. This reorganization is to realign the functions of ASPE to reflect the current structure and areas of focus. The changes are as follows: I. Under Section AE.20 Functions, delete Paragraph D, Office of Disability, Aging and Long-Term Care Policy (AEW), in its entirety and replace with the following: D. The Office of Disability, Aging and Long-Term Care Policy is responsible for the development, coordination, research and evaluation of HHS policies and programs that support the independence, productivity, health and well being of children, working age adults, and older persons with disabilities. The office is also responsible for policy coordination and research to promote the economic and social well-being of older Americans. The Office coordinates its work with aging and disability-related agencies and programs throughout the government, including the Departments of Justice, Labor, Education, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, the Social Security Administration and the Office of National Drug Control Policy. 1. The Division of Disability and Aging Policy is responsible for policy development, coordination, research and evaluation of policies and programs focusing on persons with disabilities and older Americans (Older Americans Act). 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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 67 (Thursday, April 7, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19360-19361]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-8359]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation; 
Medicare Program; Meeting of the Technical Advisory Panel on Medicare 
Trustee Reports

AGENCY: Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, HHS.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces public meetings of the Technical 
Advisory Panel on Medicare Trustee Reports (Panel). Notice of these 
meetings is given under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. 
App. 2, section 10(a)(1) and (a)(2)). The Panel will discuss the short-
term (10 year) projection methods and assumptions in projecting 
Medicare health spending and may make recommendations to the Medicare 
Trustees on how the Trustees might more accurately estimate health 
spending in the short run. The Panel's discussion is expected to be 
very technical in nature and will focus on the actuarial and economic 
assumptions and methods by which Trustees might more accurately measure 
health spending. Although panelists are not limited in the topics they 
may discuss, the Panel is not expected to discuss or recommend changes 
in current or future

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Medicare provider payment rates or coverage policy.
    Meeting Date: April 12, 2011, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. e.t.

ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held at HHS headquarters at 200 
Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20201, Room 425A.
    Comments: The meeting will allocate time on the agenda to hear 
public comments at the end of the meeting. In lieu of oral comments, 
formal written comments may be submitted for the record to Donald T. 
Oellerich, OASPE, 200 Independence Ave., SW., 20201, Room 405F. Those 
submitting written comments should identify themselves and any relevant 
organizational affiliations.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Donald T. Oellerich (202) 690-8410, 
Don.oellerich@hhs.gov. Note: Although the meeting is open to the 
public, procedures governing security procedures and the entrance to 
Federal buildings may change without notice. Those wishing to attend 
the meeting must call or e-mail Dr. Oellerich by Thursday April 7, 
2011, so that their name may be put on a list of expected attendees and 
forwarded to the security officers at HHS Headquarters.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Topics of the Meeting: The Panel is specifically charged with 
discussing and possibly making recommendations to the Medicare Trustees 
on how the Trustees might more accurately estimate health spending in 
the United States. The discussion is expected to focus on highly 
technical aspects of estimation involving economics and actuarial 
science. Panelists are not restricted, however, in the topics that they 
choose to discuss.
    Procedure and Agenda: This meeting is open to the public. The Panel 
will likely hear presentations by HHS staff presentations regarding 
short range projection methods and assumptions. After any 
presentations, the Panel will deliberate openly on the topic. 
Interested persons may observe the deliberations, but the Panel will 
not hear public comments during this time. The Panel will also allow an 
open public session for any attendee to address issues specific to the 
topic.

    Authority:  42 U.S.C. 217a; Section 222 of the Public Health 
Services Act, as amended. The panel is governed by provisions of 
Public Law 92-463, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), which sets 
forth standards for the formation and use of advisory committees.

    Dated: March 29, 2011.
Sherry Glied,
Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation.
[FR Doc. 2011-8359 Filed 4-6-11; 8:45 am]
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