Reimbursement Rates for Calendar Year 2013, 22890-22891 [2013-09030]

Download as PDF 22890 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 74 / Wednesday, April 17, 2013 / Notices Dated: April 10, 2013. Bahar Niakan, Director, Division of Policy and Information Coordination. [FR Doc. 2013–09029 Filed 4–16–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4165–15–P In accordance with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Public Law 92–463), notice is hereby given of the following meeting: Health Resources and Services Administration National Advisory Council on Migrant Health; Notice of Meeting sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES In accordance with section 217 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 218(a)) and section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463, 5 U.S.C. App.), notice is hereby given of the following meeting: Name: National Advisory Council on Migrant Health Dates and Times: May 21, 2013, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. May 22, 2013, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Place: Health Resources and Services Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Room 16–49, Rockville, Maryland 20857, Telephone: (301) 443–9820, Fax: (301) 443– 9477. Status: The meeting will be open to the public. Purpose: The purpose of the meeting is to discuss services and issues related to the health of migrant and seasonal agricultural workers and their families and to formulate recommendations for the Secretary of Health and Human Services on matters concerning the organization, operation, selection, and funding of migrant health centers and other entities under grants and contracts under sections 330(g) and 340 of the Public Health Service Act. Agenda: The agenda includes an overview of the Council’s general business activities. The Council will also hear presentations from experts on agricultural worker issues, including the status of agricultural workers’ health at the local and national levels. Agenda items are subject to change as priorities indicate. For Further Information Contact: Maria˜ Thelma Pena, Office of National Assistance and Special Populations, Bureau of Primary Health Care, Health Resources and Services Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Room 15–74, Rockville, Maryland 20857; telephone (301) 594–4976. Dated: April 10, 2013. Bahar Niakan, Director, Division of Policy and Information Coordination. BILLING CODE 4165–15–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:50 Apr 16, 2013 Jkt 229001 Health Resources and Services Administration National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice; Notice of Meeting DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES [FR Doc. 2013–09025 Filed 4–16–13; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Name: National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice (NACNEP) Dates and Times: April 24 and 25, 2013, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. EST Place: In-Person with Webinar Format Combined Status: This advisory council meeting will be open to the public. Purpose: The purpose of this meeting is to identify the key issues facing nursing workforce development to respond to the Affordable Care Act and health care system redesign, and to formulate policy recommendations for Congress and the Secretary to ensure the nursing workforce is ready to meet these challenges. The objectives of the meeting are: (1) To articulate the key challenges facing nursing workforce development in meeting the health care needs of the nation; (2) to develop goals and priorities for Council action to address these challenges; and (3) to develop recommendations on the activities, initiatives, and partnerships that are critical to advancing 21st century interprofessional education and practice models needed to promote the health of the public. This meeting will form the basis for NACNEP’s mandated 12th Annual Report to the Secretary of Health and Human Services and Congress. The meeting will include a presentation and discussion focused around the purpose and objectives of this meeting. The logistical challenges of scheduling this meeting hindered an earlier publication of this meeting notice. Agenda: The agenda will be available on the NACNEP Web site, noted below, one day prior to the meeting. Agenda items are subject to change as priorities dictate. For Further Information Contact: Further information regarding NACNEP, including the roster of members, reports to Congress, and minutes from previous meetings are available at the following Web site: https:// www.hrsa.gov/advisorycommittees/ bhpradvisory/nacnep/. Members of the public and interested parties may register for the meeting by contacting our Staff Assistant, Jeanne Brown, to obtain access information. Registration is first come, first served as space is limited. For additional information regarding NACNEP, please contact Jeanne Brown, Staff Assistant, National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice, Parklawn Building, Room 9–61, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857; email reachDN@hrsa.gov; or telephone (301) 443– 5688. PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: April 11, 2013. Bahar Niakan, Director, Division of Policy Review and Coordination. [FR Doc. 2013–09023 Filed 4–16–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4165–15–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Indian Health Service Reimbursement Rates for Calendar Year 2013 Indian Health Service, HHS. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: Notice is given that the Director of the Indian Health Service (IHS), under the authority of sections 321(a) and 322(b) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 248 and 249(b)), Public Law 83–568 (42 U.S.C. 2001(a)), and the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (25 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), has approved the following rates for inpatient and outpatient medical care provided by IHS facilities for Calendar Year 2013 for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, and beneficiaries of other Federal programs, and for recoveries under the Federal Medical Care Recovery Act (42 U.S.C. 2651–2653). The Medicare Part A inpatient rates are excluded from the table below as they are paid based on the prospective payment system. Since the inpatient rates set forth below do not include all physician services and practitioner services, additional payment shall be available to the extent that those services are provided. SUMMARY: Inpatient Hospital Per Diem Rate (Excludes Physician/Practitioner Services) Calendar Year 2013 Lower 48 States: $2,272 Alaska: $2,591 Outpatient Per Visit Rate (Excluding Medicare) Calendar Year 2013 Lower 48 States: $330 Alaska: $541 Outpatient Per Visit Rate (Medicare) Calendar Year 2013 Lower 48 States: $283 Alaska: $515 Medicare Part B Inpatient Ancillary Per Diem Rate Calendar Year 2013 Lower 48 States: $483 Alaska: $846 E:\FR\FM\17APN1.SGM 17APN1 22891 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 74 / Wednesday, April 17, 2013 / Notices Outpatient Surgery Rate (Medicare) Established Medicare rates for freestanding Ambulatory Surgery Centers. Effective Date for Calendar Year 2013 Rates Consistent with previous annual rate revisions, the Calendar Year 2013 rates will be effective for services provided on/or after January 1, 2013 to the extent consistent with payment authorities including the applicable Medicaid State plan. Dated: December 19, 2012. Yvette Roubideaux, Director, Indian Health Service. [FR Doc. 2013–09030 Filed 4–16–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4165–16–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health Proposed Collection; 60-day Comment Request: Topic-based Studies for the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) Study In compliance with the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, for opportunity for public comment on proposed data collection projects, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects to be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. Written comments and/or suggestions from the public and affected agencies SUMMARY: are invited on one or more of the following points: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the function of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) The accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. To Submit Comments and for Further Information: To obtain a copy of the data collection plans and instruments, submit comments in writing, or request more information on the proposed project, contact Kevin P. Conway, Ph.D., Deputy Director, Division of Epidemiology, Services, and Prevention Research, National Institute on Drug Abuse, 6001 Executive Blvd., Room 5185; Rockville, MD 20852, or call nontoll free number (301) 443–8755 or Email your request, including your address to: PATHprojectofficer@mail.nih.gov. Formal requests for additional plans and instruments must be requested in writing. Proposed Collection: Topic-based Studies for the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) Study, 0925-New, National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), National Institutes of Health (NIH). Need and Use of Information Collection: The PATH study will establish a population-based framework for the tracking of potential behavioral and health impacts associated with changes in tobacco products in the U.S., including those enacted under the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (FSPTCA) by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). NIDA is requesting generic approval from OMB for topic-based studies to rapidly address new and emerging issues related to PATH Study objectives. These topic-based studies will serve two primary purposes: (1) To complement and supplement the main PATH Study; and (2) to inform future content changes to the main PATH Study. These studies will add depth and context to specific issues and topics already being addressed in the main PATH Study and will help inform decisions about potential new topics to include in the next or a future annual wave of data collection. Data collection methods to be used in these topic-based studies include: in-person and telephone surveys; web and smartphone/mobile phone surveys; and focus group and individual in-depth qualitative interviews. Biospecimens may also be collected from adults. OMB approval is requested for 3 years. There are no costs to respondents other than their time. The total estimated annualized burden hours are 29,750. Comment Due Date: Comments regarding this information collection are best assured of having their full effect if received within 60-days of the date of this publication DATES: ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS Type of respondent In-person and telephone surveys ..................................... Adults Youth ..... Web and smartphone/mobile phone surveys ................... Adults Youth ..... Focus groups and individual in-depth qualitative interviews. Biospecimen collection ..................................................... sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Form name (Data collection activity) Number of respondents Adults Youth ..... Adults ................ Number of responses per respondent 5,000 3,500 5,000 3,500 1,000 1,000 1,000 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Dated: April 10, 2013. Glenda J. Conroy, Executive Officer (OM Director), NIDA, NIH. [FR Doc. 2013–08954 Filed 4–16–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:50 Apr 16, 2013 Jkt 229001 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 E:\FR\FM\17APN1.SGM 17APN1 Average time per response (in hours) 90/60 90/60 90/60 90/60 2 2 15/60 Total annual burden hour 7,500 5,250 7,500 5,250 2,000 2,000 250

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 74 (Wednesday, April 17, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 22890-22891]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-09030]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Indian Health Service


Reimbursement Rates for Calendar Year 2013

AGENCY: Indian Health Service, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Notice is given that the Director of the Indian Health Service 
(IHS), under the authority of sections 321(a) and 322(b) of the Public 
Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 248 and 249(b)), Public Law 83-568 (42 
U.S.C. 2001(a)), and the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (25 U.S.C. 
1601 et seq.), has approved the following rates for inpatient and 
outpatient medical care provided by IHS facilities for Calendar Year 
2013 for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, and beneficiaries of 
other Federal programs, and for recoveries under the Federal Medical 
Care Recovery Act (42 U.S.C. 2651-2653). The Medicare Part A inpatient 
rates are excluded from the table below as they are paid based on the 
prospective payment system. Since the inpatient rates set forth below 
do not include all physician services and practitioner services, 
additional payment shall be available to the extent that those services 
are provided.

Inpatient Hospital Per Diem Rate (Excludes Physician/Practitioner 
Services)

Calendar Year 2013

Lower 48 States: $2,272
Alaska: $2,591

Outpatient Per Visit Rate (Excluding Medicare)

Calendar Year 2013

Lower 48 States: $330
Alaska: $541

Outpatient Per Visit Rate (Medicare)

Calendar Year 2013

Lower 48 States: $283
Alaska: $515

Medicare Part B Inpatient Ancillary Per Diem Rate

Calendar Year 2013

Lower 48 States: $483
Alaska: $846

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Outpatient Surgery Rate (Medicare)

    Established Medicare rates for freestanding Ambulatory Surgery 
Centers.

Effective Date for Calendar Year 2013 Rates

    Consistent with previous annual rate revisions, the Calendar Year 
2013 rates will be effective for services provided on/or after January 
1, 2013 to the extent consistent with payment authorities including the 
applicable Medicaid State plan.

    Dated: December 19, 2012.
Yvette Roubideaux,
Director, Indian Health Service.
[FR Doc. 2013-09030 Filed 4-16-13; 8:45 am]
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