Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation; Medicare Program; Meeting of the Technical Advisory Panel on Medicare Trustee Reports, 30170 [2011-12684]

Download as PDF 30170 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 100 / Tuesday, May 24, 2011 / Notices extending credit and servicing loans, pursuant to section 225.28(b)(1) of Regulation Y. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, May 19, 2011. Robert deV. Frierson, Deputy Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. 2011–12712 Filed 5–23–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation; Medicare Program; Meeting of the Technical Advisory Panel on Medicare Trustee Reports Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, HHS. ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: 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 for Parts A, B, C and D 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 Medicare provider payment rates or coverage policy. DATES: June 9, 2011, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and June 10, 2011, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. e.t. ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held at HHS headquarters at 200 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20201, Room 738G. 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. jlentini on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:47 May 23, 2011 Jkt 223001 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 Monday June 6, 2011, so that their name may be put on a list of expected attendees and forwarded to the security officers at HHS Headquarters. 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 panel members and HHS staff 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. 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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 100 (Tuesday, May 24, 2011)]
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[FR Doc No: 2011-12684]


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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 for Parts A, B, C and D 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 Medicare provider 
payment rates or coverage policy.

DATES: June 9, 2011, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and June 10, 2011, 8:30 a.m. to 1 
p.m. e.t.

ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held at HHS headquarters at 200 
Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20201, Room 738G.
    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 Monday June 6, 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 panel members and HHS staff 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: May 9, 2011.
Sherry Glied,
Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation.
[FR Doc. 2011-12684 Filed 5-23-11; 8:45 am]
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