Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority, 36539 [2011-15517]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 120 / Wednesday, June 22, 2011 / Notices 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: July 7, 2011, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting 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., Washington, DC 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 Friday July 1, 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 DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:40 Jun 21, 2011 Jkt 223001 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 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. Sherry Glied, Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation. [FR Doc. 2011–15515 Filed 6–21–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Office of the Secretary Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority Part A, Office of the Secretary, Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is being amended at Chapter AA, Immediate Office of the Secretary, as last amended at 76 FR 4703, dated, January 26, 2011, and at Chapter AQ, Office of Global Health Affairs (OGHA), as last amended at 69 FR 51679–80, dated August 20, 2004, as follows: I. Under Part A, Chapter AA, Section AA.10 Organization, replace ‘‘Office of Global Health Affairs (AQ)’’ with ‘‘Office of Global Affairs (AQ).’’ II. Under Part A, Chapter AQ, replace all references to the ‘‘Office of Global Health Affairs’’ with ‘‘Office of Global Affairs’’ and all references to ‘‘OGHA’’ with ‘‘OGA.’’ PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 36539 III. Delegation of Authority. All delegations and redelegations of authority made to officials and employees of the Office of Global Affairs will continue in them or their successors pending further redelegation, provided they are consistent with this reorganization. Dated: June 14, 2011. E.J. Holland, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Administration. [FR Doc. 2011–15517 Filed 6–21–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4110–60–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Scientific Information Request on Insulin Delivery and Glucose Monitoring Devices for Diabetes Mellitus Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), HHS. ACTION: Request for scientific information submissions. AGENCY: The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is seeking scientific information submissions from medical device manufacturers of insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors. Scientific information is being solicited to inform our Comparative Effectiveness and Safety of Insulin Delivery and Glucose Monitoring Methods for Diabetes Mellitus review, which is currently being conducted by the Evidence-based Practice Centers for the AHRQ Effective Health Care Program. Access to published and unpublished pertinent scientific information on this device will improve the quality of this comparative effectiveness review. AHRQ is requesting this scientific information and conducting this comparative effectiveness review pursuant to Section 1013 of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003, Public Law 108–173. DATES: Submission Deadline on or before July 22, 2011. ADDRESSES: Online submissions: https:// effectivehealthcare.AHRQ.gov/ index.cfm/submit-scientificinformation-packets/. Please select the study for which you are submitting information from the list of current studies and complete the form to upload your documents. E-mail submissions: ehcsrc@ohsu.edu. Print submissions: Robin Paynter, Oregon Health and Science University, Oregon Evidence-based Practice Center, SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\22JNN1.SGM 22JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 120 (Wednesday, June 22, 2011)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2011-15517]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Office of the Secretary


Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of 
Authority

    Part A, Office of the Secretary, Statement of Organization, 
Functions, and Delegations of Authority for the U.S. Department of 
Health and Human Services is being amended at Chapter AA, Immediate 
Office of the Secretary, as last amended at 76 FR 4703, dated, January 
26, 2011, and at Chapter AQ, Office of Global Health Affairs (OGHA), as 
last amended at 69 FR 51679-80, dated August 20, 2004, as follows:
    I. Under Part A, Chapter AA, Section AA.10 Organization, replace 
``Office of Global Health Affairs (AQ)'' with ``Office of Global 
Affairs (AQ).''
    II. Under Part A, Chapter AQ, replace all references to the 
``Office of Global Health Affairs'' with ``Office of Global Affairs'' 
and all references to ``OGHA'' with ``OGA.''
    III. Delegation of Authority. All delegations and redelegations of 
authority made to officials and employees of the Office of Global 
Affairs will continue in them or their successors pending further 
redelegation, provided they are consistent with this reorganization.

    Dated: June 14, 2011.
E.J. Holland, Jr.,
Assistant Secretary for Administration.
[FR Doc. 2011-15517 Filed 6-21-11; 8:45 am]
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