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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
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Medicare Program; Meeting of the
Medicare Economic Index Technical
Advisory Panel
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’’). The purpose of the
Panel is to review all aspects of the
Medicare Economic Index (MEI). During
this third and final meeting the Panel
will discuss their findings and
recommendations regarding the MEI’s
inputs, input weights, pricemeasurement proxies, and productivity
adjustment. This meeting is open to the
public in accordance with the Federal
Advisory Committee Act.
DATES: Meeting date: The public
meeting will be held on Wednesday,
July 11, 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 FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section of this
notice by 5 p.m. EDT, Thursday, July 5,
2012.
Deadlines for speaker registration and
presentation materials: The deadline to
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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, Thursday, July 5, 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,
Thursday, July 5, 2012.
Registration deadline for all other
attendees: 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, Thursday, July 5, 2012.
Deadline for submission of 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, Thursday, July 5,
2012.
ADDRESSES: Meeting location: We will
be broadcasting the meeting live via
webinar and conference call (for audio
purposes). Webinar details will be sent
to registered attendees. At the close of
the second meeting on June 25, 2012 (77
FR 34050), the Designated Federal
Officer will decide if the third and final
meeting, in addition to the webinar, will
also be held in the Auditorium of the
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services (CMS), 7500 Security
Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244. The
decision will be available online at
https://www.hcdi.com/mei/after 5 p.m.
EDT, Monday, June 25, 2012.
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
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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, July 11, 2012 public
meeting of the Panel. This meeting will
focus on the Panel’s findings and
recommendations regarding the MEI’s
inputs, input weights, pricemeasurement proxies, and the
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, Friday, July 6, 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’s inputs, input weights,
price-measurement proxies, and
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
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deadline 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:
• 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.
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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 26, 2012.
Marilyn Tavenner,
Acting Administrator, Centers for Medicare
& Medicaid Services.
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Registration of Blood Banks, Other
Firms Collecting, Manufacturing,
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Registration and Product Listing for
Manufacturers of Human Blood and
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processing human blood or blood
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[CMS-8052-N]
Medicare Program; Meeting of the Medicare Economic Index
Technical Advisory Panel
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''). The purpose of
the Panel is to review all aspects of the Medicare Economic Index
(MEI). During this third and final meeting the Panel will discuss their
findings and recommendations regarding the MEI's inputs, input weights,
price-measurement proxies, and productivity adjustment. This meeting is
open to the public in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee
Act.
DATES: Meeting date: The public meeting will be held on Wednesday, July
11, 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 FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice by 5 p.m. EDT,
Thursday, July 5, 2012.
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, Thursday, July
5, 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, Thursday, July 5, 2012.
Registration deadline for all other attendees: 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, Thursday,
July 5, 2012.
Deadline for submission of 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,
Thursday, July 5, 2012.
ADDRESSES: Meeting location: We will be broadcasting the meeting live
via webinar and conference call (for audio purposes). Webinar details
will be sent to registered attendees. At the close of the second
meeting on June 25, 2012 (77 FR 34050), the Designated Federal Officer
will decide if the third and final meeting, in addition to the webinar,
will also be held in the Auditorium of the Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services (CMS), 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244.
The decision will be available online at https://www.hcdi.com/mei/after
5 p.m. EDT, Monday, June 25, 2012.
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, July 11, 2012 public meeting
of the Panel. This meeting will focus on the Panel's findings and
recommendations regarding the MEI's inputs, input weights, price-
measurement proxies, and the 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,
Friday, July 6, 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's inputs, input
weights, price-measurement proxies, and 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
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deadline 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:
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 26, 2012.
Marilyn Tavenner,
Acting Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
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