Medicare Program; Meeting of the Medicare Economic Index Technical Advisory Panel-June 25, 2012, 34050-34051 [2012-13988]

Download as PDF 34050 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 111 / Friday, June 8, 2012 / Notices Insurance Program; and No. 93.774, Medicare—Supplementary Medical Insurance Program) Dated: June 5, 2012. Marilyn Tavenner, Acting Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. [FR Doc. 2012–13998 Filed 6–7–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4120–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [CMS–8051–N] Medicare Program; Meeting of the Medicare Economic Index Technical Advisory Panel—June 25, 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, June 25, 2012. The purpose of the Panel is to review all aspects of the Medicare Economic Index (MEI). This second meeting will focus on MEI pricemeasurement proxies and the index’s productivity adjustment. 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, June 25, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. until 5 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, June 18, 2012. Once submitted, all comments are considered to be final. Deadlines for Speaker Registration and Presentation Materials: The deadline to register to be a speaker and to submit PowerPoint presentation materials and any other written materials that will be used in support of an oral presentation is 5 p.m. EDT, Monday, June 18, 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 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice, by 5 p.m. EDT, Monday, June 18, 2012. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:23 Jun 07, 2012 Jkt 226001 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, June 18, 2012. We will be broadcasting the meeting live via webinar and conference call (for audio purposes). Webinar 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 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice, by 5 p.m. EDT, Monday, June 18, 2012. ADDRESSES: Meeting Location: The meeting will be held in the Media Center of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), 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 Monday, June 25, 2012 public meeting of the Panel. This meeting will focus on MEI price-measurement proxies and the index’s productivity adjustment. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 will 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, June 20, 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 MEI price-measurement proxies and the index’s productivity adjustment. 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 the date specified in the DATES section of this notice. Please provide your full name (as it 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: E:\FR\FM\08JNN1.SGM 08JNN1 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 111 / Friday, June 8, 2012 / Notices • 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. Policy, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 51, Rm. 6284, Silver Spring, MD 20993– 0002, 301–796–3602. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In FR Doc. 2012–26017 in the Federal Register of Wednesday, May 2, 2012, the following correction is made: 1. On page 26017, in the third column, in the last paragraph, ‘‘U.S. Patent Nos. 5,795,685 and 7,276,480’’ is corrected to read ‘‘U.S. Patent Nos. 5,795,865 and 7,276,480.’’ 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. Food and Drug Administration Authority: 5 U.S.C. App. 2, section 10(a). Dated: June 5, 2012. Marilyn Tavenner, Acting Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. [FR Doc. 2012–13988 Filed 6–7–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4120–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket Nos. FDA–2010–E–0333 and FDA– 2010–E–0334] Determination of Regulatory Review Period for Purposes of Patent Extension; KALBITOR; Correction AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice; correction. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is correcting a notice that appeared in the Federal Register of May 2, 2012 (77 FR 26017). The document concerned FDA’s determination of the regulatory review period for KALBITOR. The document published with an incorrect patent number for KALBITOR. This document corrects that error. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Beverly Friedman, Office of Regulatory mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:23 Jun 07, 2012 Jkt 226001 Dated: May 29, 2012. Jane A. Axelrad, Associate Director for Policy, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. [FR Doc. 2012–13902 Filed 6–7–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES [Docket No. FDA–2012–N–0548] Drug Safety and Risk Management Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice. This notice announces a forthcoming meeting of a public advisory committee of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The meeting will be open to the public. Name of Committee: Drug Safety and Risk Management Advisory Committee. General Function of the Committee: To provide advice and recommendations to the Agency on FDA’s regulatory issues. Date and Time: The meeting will be held on October 29, 2012, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and October 30, 2012, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. ADDRESSES: FDA is opening a docket for public comment on this meeting. The docket number is FDA–2012–N–0548. The docket will open for public comment on June 8, 2012. The docket will close on November 6, 2012. Interested persons may submit either electronic or written comments regarding this meeting. Submit electronic comments to https:// www.regulations.gov. Submit written comments to the Division of Dockets Management (HFA–305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. All comments received will be posted without change, including any personal information provided. It is only necessary to send one set of comments. PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 34051 Identify comments with the docket number found in brackets in the heading of this document. Received comments may be seen in the Division of Dockets Management between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Comments received on or before October 15, 2012, will be provided to the committee before the meeting. Location: FDA White Oak Campus, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Building 31 Conference Center, the Great Room (rm. 1503), Silver Spring, MD 20993– 0002. 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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 111 (Friday, June 8, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34050-34051]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-13988]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

[CMS-8051-N]


Medicare Program; Meeting of the Medicare Economic Index 
Technical Advisory Panel--June 25, 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, June 25, 2012. The purpose of the Panel is to review all 
aspects of the Medicare Economic Index (MEI). This second meeting will 
focus on MEI price-measurement proxies and the index's productivity 
adjustment. 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, June 
25, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. until 5 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, June 18, 2012. Once submitted, all comments are considered to 
be final.
    Deadlines for Speaker Registration and Presentation Materials: The 
deadline to register to be a speaker and to submit PowerPoint 
presentation materials and any other written materials that will be 
used in support of an oral presentation is 5 p.m. EDT, Monday, June 18, 
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 FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice, by 5 p.m. EDT, Monday, June 
18, 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, 
June 18, 2012.
    We will be broadcasting the meeting live via webinar and conference 
call (for audio purposes). Webinar 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 
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice, by 5 p.m. EDT, 
Monday, June 18, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Meeting Location: The meeting will be held in the Media 
Center of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), 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 Monday, June 25, 2012 public meeting of 
the Panel. This meeting will focus on MEI price-measurement proxies and 
the index's productivity adjustment.

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 will 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, June 20, 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 MEI price-measurement 
proxies and the index's productivity adjustment. 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 the date specified 
in the DATES section of this notice. Please provide your full name (as 
it 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:

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     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: June 5, 2012.
Marilyn Tavenner,
Acting Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
[FR Doc. 2012-13988 Filed 6-7-12; 8:45 am]
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