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Medicare Program; Meeting of the
Medicare Economic Index Technical
Advisory Panel—May 21, 2012
Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services (CMS), HHS.
ACTION: Notice of meeting.
AGENCY:
This notice announces that a
public meeting of the Medicare
Economic Index Technical Advisory
Panel (‘‘the Panel’’) will be held on
Monday, May 21, 2012. The purpose of
the Panel is to review all aspects of the
Medicare Economic Index (MEI). This
first meeting will focus on MEI inputs
and input weights. This meeting is open
to the public in accordance with the
Federal Advisory Committee Act (5
U.S.C. App. 2, section 10(a)).
DATES: Meeting Date: The public
meeting will be held on Monday, May
21, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.,
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
Deadline for Submission of Written
Comments: Written comments must be
received at the mailing or email address
specified in the section of this notice
entitled, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT, by 5 p.m. EDT, Monday, May
14, 2012. Once submitted, all comments
are final.
Deadlines for Speaker Registration
and Presentation Materials: The
deadline to register to be a speaker and
to submit PowerPoint presentation
materials and writings that will be used
in support of an oral presentation is 5
p.m., EDT, Monday, May 14, 2012.
Speakers may register by contacting
Toya Via, HCD International, by phone
at (301) 552–8803 or via email at
MEITAP@hcdi.com. Materials that will
be used in support of an oral
presentation must be received at the
mailing or email address specified in
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Monday, May 14, 2012.
Deadline for All Other Attendees
Registration: Individuals may register
online at https://www.hcdi.com/mei/ or
by phone by contacting Toya Via, HCD
International, at (301) 552–8803 by 5
p.m. EDT, Monday, May 14, 2012.
We will be broadcasting the meeting
live via Webcast. Webcast details will be
sent to registered attendees.
Deadline for Submitting a Request for
Special Accommodations: Persons
attending the meeting who are hearing
or visually impaired, or have a
condition that requires special
assistance or accommodations, are
asked to contact the Designated Federal
Officer as specified in the section
entitled, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT, by 5 p.m., EDT, Monday, May
14, 2012.
ADDRESSES: Meeting Location: The
meeting will be held in Room C–114 of
the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services, 7500 Security Boulevard,
Baltimore, MD 21244.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
Poisal, Designated Federal Officer,
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services, Office of the Actuary, Mail
stop N3–02–02, 7500 Security
Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244 or
contact Mr. Poisal by phone at (410)
786–6397 or via email at
John.Poisal@cms.hhs.gov. Press
inquiries are handled through the CMS
Press Office at (202) 690–6145.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
The Medicare Economic Index
Technical Advisory Panel (‘‘the Panel’’)
was established by the Secretary to
conduct a technical review of the
Medicare Economic Index (MEI). The
review will include the inputs, input
weights, price-measurement proxies,
and productivity adjustment. For more
information on the Panel, see the
October 7, 2011 Federal Register (76 FR
62415). You may view and obtain a
copy of the Secretary’s charter for the
Panel at https://www.cms.gov/
Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/
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FACA/MEITAP.html. The members of
the Panel are: Dr. Ernst Berndt, Dr.
Robert Berenson, Dr. Zachary Dyckman,
Dr. Kurt Gillis, and Ms. Kathryn Kobe.
This notice announces the
Wednesday, May 21, 2012 public
meeting of the Panel. This meeting will
focus on MEI inputs and input weights.
II. Meeting Format
This meeting is open to the public.
There will be up to 45 minutes allotted
at this meeting for the Panel to hear oral
presentations from the public. Time
allotted for each presentation may be
limited. If the number of registrants
requesting to speak is greater than can
be reasonably accommodated during the
scheduled open public hearing session,
we may conduct a lottery to determine
the speakers for the scheduled open
public hearing session. The contact
person will notify interested persons
regarding their request to speak by 5
p.m., EDT, Wednesday, May 16, 2012.
Any presentations that are not selected
based on the lottery will be forwarded
to the panel for consideration. For this
meeting, public comments should focus
on the MEI inputs and input weights.
We require that you declare at the
meeting whether you have any financial
involvement with manufacturers (or
their competitors) of any items or
services being discussed.
The Panel will deliberate openly on
the topics under consideration.
Interested persons may observe the
deliberations, but the Panel will not
hear further comments during this time
except at the request of the chairperson.
The Panel will also allow up to 15
minutes for an unscheduled open public
session for any attendee to address
issues specific to the topics under
consideration.
III. Registration Instructions
HCD International is coordinating
meeting registration. While there is no
registration fee, individuals must
register to attend. You may register
online at https://www.hcdi.com/mei/or
by phone by contacting Toya Via, HCD
International, at (301) 552–8803, by 5
p.m. EDT, Monday, May 14, 2012.
Please provide your full name (as it
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appears on your government-issued
photographic identification), address,
organization, telephone, and email
address. At the time of registration, you
will be asked to designate if you plan to
attend in person or via webinar. You
will receive a registration confirmation
with instructions for your arrival at the
CMS complex or you will be notified
that the seating capacity has been
reached.
IV. Security, Building, and Parking
Guidelines
This meeting will be held in a Federal
government building; therefore, Federal
security measures are applicable. We
recommend that confirmed registrants
arrive reasonably early, but no earlier
than 45 minutes prior to the start of the
meeting, to allow additional time to
clear security. Security measures
include the following:
• Presentation of government-issued
photographic identification to the
Federal Protective Service or Guard
Service personnel.
• Inspection of vehicle’s interior and
exterior (this includes engine and trunk
inspection) at the entrance to the
grounds. Parking permits and
instructions will be issued after the
vehicle inspection.
• Inspection, via metal detector or
other applicable means of all persons
entering the building. We note that all
items brought into CMS, whether
personal or for the purpose of
presentation or to support a
presentation, are subject to inspection.
We cannot assume responsibility for
coordinating the receipt, transfer,
transport, storage, set-up, safety, or
timely arrival of any personal
belongings or items used for
presentation or to support a
presentation.
Note: Individuals who are not
registered in advance will not be
permitted to enter the building and will
be unable to attend the meeting. The
public may not enter the building earlier
than 45 minutes prior to the convening
of the meeting.
All visitors must be escorted in areas
other than the lower and first floor
levels in the Central Building.
Authority: 5 U.S.C. App. 2, section 10(a).
Dated: April 27, 2012.
Marilyn B. Tavenner,
Acting Administrator, Centers for Medicare
& Medicaid Services.
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Families (ACF) is proposing the
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be obtained by writing to the
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and Evaluation, 370 L’Enfant
Promenade SW., Washington, DC 20447,
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requests should be identified by the title
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OIRA_SUBMISSION@OMB.EOP.GOV,
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Administration for Children and
Families.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[CMS-8050-N]
Medicare Program; Meeting of the Medicare Economic Index
Technical Advisory Panel--May 21, 2012
AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), HHS.
ACTION: Notice of meeting.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces that a public meeting of the Medicare
Economic Index Technical Advisory Panel (``the Panel'') will be held on
Monday, May 21, 2012. The purpose of the Panel is to review all aspects
of the Medicare Economic Index (MEI). This first meeting will focus on
MEI inputs and input weights. This meeting is open to the public in
accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App. 2,
section 10(a)).
DATES: Meeting Date: The public meeting will be held on Monday, May 21,
2012 from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
Deadline for Submission of Written Comments: Written comments must
be received at the mailing or email address specified in the section of
this notice entitled, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT, by 5 p.m. EDT,
Monday, May 14, 2012. Once submitted, all comments are final.
Deadlines for Speaker Registration and Presentation Materials: The
deadline to register to be a speaker and to submit PowerPoint
presentation materials and writings that will be used in support of an
oral presentation is 5 p.m., EDT, Monday, May 14, 2012. Speakers may
register by contacting Toya Via, HCD International, by phone at (301)
552-8803 or via email at MEITAP@hcdi.com. Materials that will be used
in support of an oral presentation must be received at the mailing or
email address specified in the section entitled, FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT, by 5 p.m., EDT, Monday, May 14, 2012.
Deadline for All Other Attendees Registration: Individuals may
register online at https://www.hcdi.com/mei/ or by phone by contacting
Toya Via, HCD International, at (301) 552-8803 by 5 p.m. EDT, Monday,
May 14, 2012.
We will be broadcasting the meeting live via Webcast. Webcast
details will be sent to registered attendees.
Deadline for Submitting a Request for Special Accommodations:
Persons attending the meeting who are hearing or visually impaired, or
have a condition that requires special assistance or accommodations,
are asked to contact the Designated Federal Officer as specified in the
section entitled, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT, by 5 p.m., EDT,
Monday, May 14, 2012.
ADDRESSES: Meeting Location: The meeting will be held in Room C-114 of
the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 7500 Security Boulevard,
Baltimore, MD 21244.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Poisal, Designated Federal
Officer, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Office of the
Actuary, Mail stop N3-02-02, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD
21244 or contact Mr. Poisal by phone at (410) 786-6397 or via email at
John.Poisal@cms.hhs.gov. Press inquiries are handled through the CMS
Press Office at (202) 690-6145.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
The Medicare Economic Index Technical Advisory Panel (``the
Panel'') was established by the Secretary to conduct a technical review
of the Medicare Economic Index (MEI). The review will include the
inputs, input weights, price-measurement proxies, and productivity
adjustment. For more information on the Panel, see the October 7, 2011
Federal Register (76 FR 62415). You may view and obtain a copy of the
Secretary's charter for the Panel at https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/FACA/MEITAP.html. The members of the Panel are:
Dr. Ernst Berndt, Dr. Robert Berenson, Dr. Zachary Dyckman, Dr. Kurt
Gillis, and Ms. Kathryn Kobe.
This notice announces the Wednesday, May 21, 2012 public meeting of
the Panel. This meeting will focus on MEI inputs and input weights.
II. Meeting Format
This meeting is open to the public. There will be up to 45 minutes
allotted at this meeting for the Panel to hear oral presentations from
the public. Time allotted for each presentation may be limited. If the
number of registrants requesting to speak is greater than can be
reasonably accommodated during the scheduled open public hearing
session, we may conduct a lottery to determine the speakers for the
scheduled open public hearing session. The contact person will notify
interested persons regarding their request to speak by 5 p.m., EDT,
Wednesday, May 16, 2012. Any presentations that are not selected based
on the lottery will be forwarded to the panel for consideration. For
this meeting, public comments should focus on the MEI inputs and input
weights. We require that you declare at the meeting whether you have
any financial involvement with manufacturers (or their competitors) of
any items or services being discussed.
The Panel will deliberate openly on the topics under consideration.
Interested persons may observe the deliberations, but the Panel will
not hear further comments during this time except at the request of the
chairperson. The Panel will also allow up to 15 minutes for an
unscheduled open public session for any attendee to address issues
specific to the topics under consideration.
III. Registration Instructions
HCD International is coordinating meeting registration. While there
is no registration fee, individuals must register to attend. You may
register online at https://www.hcdi.com/mei/or by phone by contacting
Toya Via, HCD International, at (301) 552-8803, by 5 p.m. EDT, Monday,
May 14, 2012. Please provide your full name (as it
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appears on your government-issued photographic identification),
address, organization, telephone, and email address. At the time of
registration, you will be asked to designate if you plan to attend in
person or via webinar. You will receive a registration confirmation
with instructions for your arrival at the CMS complex or you will be
notified that the seating capacity has been reached.
IV. Security, Building, and Parking Guidelines
This meeting will be held in a Federal government building;
therefore, Federal security measures are applicable. We recommend that
confirmed registrants arrive reasonably early, but no earlier than 45
minutes prior to the start of the meeting, to allow additional time to
clear security. Security measures include the following:
Presentation of government-issued photographic
identification to the Federal Protective Service or Guard Service
personnel.
Inspection of vehicle's interior and exterior (this
includes engine and trunk inspection) at the entrance to the grounds.
Parking permits and instructions will be issued after the vehicle
inspection.
Inspection, via metal detector or other applicable means
of all persons entering the building. We note that all items brought
into CMS, whether personal or for the purpose of presentation or to
support a presentation, are subject to inspection. We cannot assume
responsibility for coordinating the receipt, transfer, transport,
storage, set-up, safety, or timely arrival of any personal belongings
or items used for presentation or to support a presentation.
Note: Individuals who are not registered in advance will not be
permitted to enter the building and will be unable to attend the
meeting. The public may not enter the building earlier than 45 minutes
prior to the convening of the meeting.
All visitors must be escorted in areas other than the lower and
first floor levels in the Central Building.
Authority: 5 U.S.C. App. 2, section 10(a).
Dated: April 27, 2012.
Marilyn B. Tavenner,
Acting Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
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