81 FR 35770 - Health Insurance MarketplaceSM
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 107 (June 3, 2016)
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 107 (June 3, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-13085 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 107 (Friday, June 3, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 35770-35772] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-13085] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [CMS-7041-N] Health Insurance Marketplace\SM\, Medicare, Medicaid, and Children's Health Insurance Program; Meeting of the Advisory Panel on Outreach and Education (APOE), June 22, 2016 AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), HHS. ACTION: Notice of meeting. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This notice announces the new meeting of the Advisory Panel on Outreach and Education (APOE) (the Panel) in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The Panel advises and makes recommendations to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on opportunities to enhance the effectiveness of Health Insurance Marketplace\SM\,\1\ Medicare, Medicaid, and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) consumer education strategies. This meeting is open to the public. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ Health Insurance Marketplace\SM\ and Marketplace\SM\ are service marks of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. DATES: Meeting Date: Wednesday, June 22, 2016 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. eastern daylight time (e.d.t). Deadline for Meeting Registration, Presentations, Special Accommodations and Comments: Wednesday, June 8, 2016, 5:00 p.m., eastern daylight time (e.d.t.). ADDRESSES: Meeting Location: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Hubert H. Humphrey Building, 200 Independence Avenue SW., Room 425A, Conference Room, Washington, DC 20201. Presentations and Written Comments: Presentations and written comments should be submitted to: Abigail Huffman, Designated Federal Official (DFO), Division of Forum and Conference Development, Office of Communications, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 7500 Security Boulevard, Mailstop S1-05-06, Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 or via email at [email protected]. Registration: The meeting is open to the public, but attendance is limited to the space available. Persons wishing to attend this meeting must register at the Web site https://www.regonline.com/apoejune2016meeting or, by contacting the DFO as listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice, by the date listed in the DATES section of this notice. Individuals requiring sign language interpretation or other special accommodations should contact the DFO at the address listed in the ADDRESSES section of this notice by the date listed in the DATES section of this notice. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Abigail Huffman, Designated Federal Official, Office of Communications, CMS, 7500 Security Boulevard, Mail Stop S1-05-06, Baltimore, MD 21244, 410-786-0897, email [email protected]. Additional information about the APOE is available on the Internet at: http://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/FACA/APOE.html. Press inquiries are handled through the CMS Press Office at (202) 690-6145. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background The Advisory Panel for Outreach and Education (APOE) (the Panel) is governed by the provisions of Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (Pub. L. 92-463), as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), which sets forth standards for the formation and use of federal advisory committees. The Panel is authorized by section 1114(f) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1314(f)) and section 222 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 217a). The Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) (the Secretary) signed the charter establishing the Citizen's Advisory Panel on Medicare Education \2\ (the predecessor to the APOE) on January 21, 1999 (64 FR 7899, February 17, 1999) to advise and make recommendations to the Secretary and the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on the effective implementation of national Medicare education programs, including with respect to the Medicare+Choice (M+C) program added by the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 (Pub. L. 105-33). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \2\ We note that the Citizen's Advisory Panel on Medicare Education is also referred to as the Advisory Panel on Medicare Education (65 FR 4617). The name was updated in the Second Amended Charter approved on July 24, 2000. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA) (Pub. L. 108-173) expanded the existing health plan options and benefits available under the M+C program and renamed it the Medicare Advantage (MA) program. We have had substantial responsibilities to provide information to Medicare beneficiaries about the range of health plan options available and better tools to evaluate these options. The successful MA program implementation required CMS to consider the views and policy input from a variety of private sector constituents and to develop a broad range of public-private partnerships. In addition, Title I of the MMA authorized the Secretary and the Administrator of CMS (by delegation) to establish the Medicare prescription drug benefit. The drug benefit allows beneficiaries to obtain qualified prescription drug coverage. In order to effectively administer the MA program and the Medicare prescription drug benefit, we have substantial responsibilities to provide information to Medicare beneficiaries about the range of health plan options and benefits available, and to develop better tools to evaluate these plans and benefits. The Affordable Care Act (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Pub. L. 111-148, and Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, Pub. L. 111-152) expanded the availability of other options for health care coverage and enacted a number of changes to Medicare as well as to Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Qualified individuals and qualified employers are now able to purchase private health insurance coverage through competitive marketplaces, called Affordable Insurance Exchanges (we also call an Exchange a Health Insurance Marketplace\SM\ or Marketplace\SM\). In order to effectively implement and administer these changes, we must [[Page 35771]] provide information to consumers, providers, and other stakeholders through education and outreach programs regarding how existing programs will change and the expanded range of health coverage options available, including private health insurance coverage through the Marketplace\SM\. The APOE (the Panel) allows us to consider a broad range of views and information from interested audiences in connection with this effort and to identify opportunities to enhance the effectiveness of education strategies concerning the Affordable Care Act. The scope of this panel also includes advising on issues pertaining to the education of providers and stakeholders with respect to the Affordable Care Act and certain provisions of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act enacted as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). On January 21, 2011, the Panel's charter was renewed and the Panel was renamed the Advisory Panel for Outreach and Education. The Panel's charter was most recently renewed on January 21, 2015, and will terminate on January 21, 2017 unless renewed by appropriate action. Under the current charter, the APOE will advise the Secretary and the Administrator on optimal strategies for the following:Developing and implementing education and outreach programs for individuals enrolled in, or eligible for, Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), or coverage available through the Health Insurance Marketplace\SM\. Enhancing the federal government's effectiveness in informing Health Insurance Marketplace\SM\, Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP consumers, issuers, providers, and stakeholders, through education and outreach programs, on issues regarding these programs, including the appropriate use of public-private partnerships to leverage the resources of the private sector in educating beneficiaries, providers, and stakeholders. Expanding outreach to vulnerable and underserved communities, including racial and ethnic minorities, in the context of Health Insurance Marketplace\SM\, Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP education programs. Assembling and sharing an information base of ``best practices'' for helping consumers evaluate health coverage options. Building and leveraging existing community infrastructures for information, counseling, and assistance. Drawing the program link between outreach and education, promoting consumer understanding of health care coverage choices, and facilitating consumer selection/enrollment, which in turn support the overarching goal of improved access to quality care, including prevention services, envisioned under the Affordable Care Act. The current members of the Panel are: Kellan Baker, Associate Director, Center for American Progress; Robert Blancato, President, Matz, Blancato & Associates; Dale Blasier, Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Department of Orthopedics, Arkansas Children's Hospital; Deborah Britt, Executive Director of Community & Public Relations, Piedmont Fayette Hospital; Deena Chisolm, Associate Professor of Pediatrics & Public Health, The Ohio State University, Nationwide Children's Hospital; Josephine DeLeon, Director, Anti-Poverty Initiatives, Catholic Charities of California; Robert Espinoza, Vice President of Policy, Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute; Jennifer Gross, Manager of Political Field Operations, Planned Parenthood of Montana; Louise Scherer Knight, Director, The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins; Miriam Mobley-Smith, Dean, Director of Strategic Alliances, Pharmacy Technician Certification Board; Roanne Osborne-Gaskin, M.D., Senior Medical Director, MDWise, Inc.; Cathy Phan, Outreach and Education Coordinator, Asian American Health Coalition DBA HOPE Clinic; Kamilah Pickett, Litigation Support, Independent Contractor; Brendan Riley, Outreach and Enrollment Coordinator, NC Community Health Center Association; Alvia Siddiqi, Medicaid Managed Care Community Network (MCCN) Medical Director, Advocate Physician Partners, Carla Smith, Executive Vice President, Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS); Tobin Van Ostern, Vice President and Co-Founder, Young Invincible Advisors; and Paula Villescaz, Senior Consultant, Assembly Health Committee, California State Legislature. II. Meeting Agenda In accordance with section 10(a) of the FACA, this notice announces a meeting of the APOE. The agenda for the June 22, 2016 meeting will include the following: Welcome and listening session with CMS leadership Recap of the previous (January 13, 2016) meeting Affordable Care Act initiatives An opportunity for public comment Meeting summary, review of recommendations, and next steps Individuals or organizations that wish to make a 5-minute oral presentation on an agenda topic should submit a written copy of the oral presentation to the DFO at the address listed in the ADDRESSES section of this notice by the date listed in the DATES section of this notice. The number of oral presentations may be limited by the time available. Individuals not wishing to make an oral presentation may submit written comments to the DFO at the address listed in the ADDRESSES section of this notice by the date listed in the DATES section of this notice. III. Security, Building, and Parking Guidelines This meeting will be held in a federal government building; therefore, federal security measures are applicable. The Real ID Act, enacted in 2005, establishes minimum standards for the issuance of state-issued driver's licenses and identification (ID) cards. It prohibits Federal agencies from accepting an official driver's license or ID card from a state unless the Department of Homeland Security determines that the state meets these standards. Beginning October 2015, photo IDs (such as a valid driver's license) issued by a state or territory not in compliance with the Real ID Act will not be accepted as identification to enter Federal buildings. Visitors from these states/territories will need to provide alternative proof of identification (such as a valid passport) to gain entrance into CMS buildings. The current list of states from which a Federal agency may accept driver's licenses for an official purpose is found at http://www.dhs.gov/real-id-enforcement-brief. 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. [[Page 35772]] 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: Sec. 222 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 217a) and sec. 10(a) of Pub. L. 92-463 (5 U.S.C. App. 2, sec. 10(a) and 41 CFR 102-3). Dated: May 26, 2016. Andrew M. Slavitt, Acting Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. [FR Doc. 2016-13085 Filed 6-2-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4120-01-P
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Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Comments: Wednesday, June 8, Panel on Medicare Education 2 (the
and Revived Economies of the Gulf 2016, 5:00 p.m., eastern daylight time predecessor to the APOE) on January 21,
Coast States Act of 2012 (RESTORE (e.d.t.). 1999 (64 FR 7899, February 17, 1999) to
Act),33 U.S.C. 1321(t)(3). The Council ADDRESSES: Meeting Location: U.S. advise and make recommendations to
announces the Spill Impact Component Department of Health & Human the Secretary and the Administrator of
Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). Services, Hubert H. Humphrey Building, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
The NOFA provides guidance to eligible 200 Independence Avenue SW., Room Services (CMS) on the effective
entities on the steps necessary to submit 425A, Conference Room, Washington, implementation of national Medicare
an SEP for approval in the first phase as DC 20201. education programs, including with
required by the RESTORE Act and to Presentations and Written Comments: respect to the Medicare+Choice (M+C)
complete the second phase of Presentations and written comments program added by the Balanced Budget
submitting their grant applications for should be submitted to: Abigail Act of 1997 (Pub. L. 105–33).
individual projects and programs Huffman, Designated Federal Official The Medicare Modernization Act of
contained in the State’s approved SEP. (DFO), Division of Forum and 2003 (MMA) (Pub. L. 108–173)
Only projects contained in an approved expanded the existing health plan
Conference Development, Office of
SEP are eligible. The full text of the options and benefits available under the
Communications, Centers for Medicare
NOFA can be found at www.grants.gov M+C program and renamed it the
& Medicaid Services, 7500 Security
and at https://www.restorethegulf.gov/ Medicare Advantage (MA) program. We
Boulevard, Mailstop S1–05–06,
spill-impact-component. have had substantial responsibilities to
Baltimore, MD 21244–1850 or via email
provide information to Medicare
Will D. Spoon, at Abigail.Huffman1@cms.hhs.gov.
Registration: The meeting is open to beneficiaries about the range of health
Program Analyst, Gulf Coast Ecosystem plan options available and better tools
Restoration Council. the public, but attendance is limited to
to evaluate these options. The
[FR Doc. 2016–13059 Filed 6–2–16; 8:45 am] the space available. Persons wishing to
successful MA program implementation
BILLING CODE 6560–58–P attend this meeting must register at the
required CMS to consider the views and
Web site https://www.regonline.com/
policy input from a variety of private
apoejune2016meeting or, by contacting
sector constituents and to develop a
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND the DFO as listed in the FOR FURTHER
broad range of public-private
HUMAN SERVICES INFORMATION CONTACT section of this
partnerships.
notice, by the date listed in the DATES In addition, Title I of the MMA
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid section of this notice. Individuals authorized the Secretary and the
Services requiring sign language interpretation or Administrator of CMS (by delegation) to
other special accommodations should establish the Medicare prescription drug
[CMS–7041–N]
contact the DFO at the address listed in benefit. The drug benefit allows
Health Insurance MarketplaceSM, the ADDRESSES section of this notice by beneficiaries to obtain qualified
Medicare, Medicaid, and Children’s the date listed in the DATES section of prescription drug coverage. In order to
Health Insurance Program; Meeting of this notice. effectively administer the MA program
the Advisory Panel on Outreach and FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: and the Medicare prescription drug
Education (APOE), June 22, 2016 Abigail Huffman, Designated Federal benefit, we have substantial
Official, Office of Communications, responsibilities to provide information
AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & CMS, 7500 Security Boulevard, Mail to Medicare beneficiaries about the
Medicaid Services (CMS), HHS. Stop S1–05–06, Baltimore, MD 21244, range of health plan options and
ACTION: Notice of meeting. 410–786–0897, email benefits available, and to develop better
SUMMARY: This notice announces the Abigail.Huffman1@cms.hhs.gov. tools to evaluate these plans and
new meeting of the Advisory Panel on Additional information about the APOE benefits.
Outreach and Education (APOE) (the is available on the Internet at: http:// The Affordable Care Act (Patient
Panel) in accordance with the Federal www.cms.gov/Regulations-and- Protection and Affordable Care Act,
Advisory Committee Act. The Panel Guidance/Guidance/FACA/APOE.html. Pub. L. 111–148, and Health Care and
advises and makes recommendations to Press inquiries are handled through the Education Reconciliation Act of 2010,
the Secretary of the U.S. Department of CMS Press Office at (202) 690–6145. Pub. L. 111–152) expanded the
Health and Human Services (HHS) and SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: availability of other options for health
the Administrator of the Centers for care coverage and enacted a number of
I. Background changes to Medicare as well as to
Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on
opportunities to enhance the The Advisory Panel for Outreach and Medicaid and the Children’s Health
effectiveness of Health Insurance Education (APOE) (the Panel) is Insurance Program (CHIP). Qualified
MarketplaceSM,1 Medicare, Medicaid, governed by the provisions of Federal individuals and qualified employers are
and Children’s Health Insurance Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (Pub. now able to purchase private health
Program (CHIP) consumer education L. 92–463), as amended (5 U.S.C. insurance coverage through competitive
strategies. This meeting is open to the Appendix 2), which sets forth standards marketplaces, called Affordable
public. for the formation and use of federal Insurance Exchanges (we also call an
advisory committees. The Panel is Exchange a Health Insurance
DATES: Meeting Date: Wednesday, June
authorized by section 1114(f) of the MarketplaceSM or MarketplaceSM). In
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22, 2016 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. eastern order to effectively implement and
Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1314(f))
daylight time (e.d.t). administer these changes, we must
Deadline for Meeting Registration, and section 222 of the Public Health
Presentations, Special Accommodations Service Act (42 U.S.C. 217a).
The Secretary of the U.S. Department 2 We note that the Citizen’s Advisory Panel on
of Health and Human Services (HHS) Medicare Education is also referred to as the
1 Health Insurance MarketplaceSM and Advisory Panel on Medicare Education (65 FR
MarketplaceSM are service marks of the U.S. (the Secretary) signed the charter 4617). The name was updated in the Second
Department of Health & Human Services. establishing the Citizen’s Advisory Amended Charter approved on July 24, 2000.
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We cannot assume responsibility for Laboratory Public Meeting) (see 81 FR 2017 clinical laboratory fee schedule
coordinating the receipt, transfer, 29863, May 13, 2016 for notice of the (CLFS) that are designated in the Panel’s
transport, storage, set up, safety, or 2016 Laboratory Public Meeting). charter and specified in the meeting
timely arrival of any personal During the afternoon session, the Panel agenda, may also be discussed at the
belongings or items used for will deliberate and make afternoon session of the Panel meeting.
presentation or to support a recommendations regarding the new Any such issues to be discussed will be
presentation. and reconsidered laboratory codes for specified in the Panel meeting agenda,
Note: Individuals who are not CY 2017. The Panel may also hear to be published approximately 3 weeks
registered in advance will not be public presentations on additional before the meeting (A preliminary
permitted to enter the building and will issues concerning the CY 2017 CLFS agenda is described in section II. of this
be unable to attend the meeting. The that are designated in the Panel’s charter notice.) Should issues be added to the
public may not enter the building earlier and specified in the Panel meeting agenda, we would be interested in
than 45 minutes prior to the convening agenda for the afternoon session. public comments or presentations
of the meeting. Meeting Registration: The public may related to those issues. The comments
All visitors must be escorted in areas attend the Panel meeting in-person, and presentations should not address
other than the lower and first floor view via webcast, or listen via issues not specified in the agenda for
levels in the Central Building. teleconference. Beginning Monday, June the Panel meeting. The deadline to
6, 2016 and ending Friday, July 1, 2016 register to be a presenter and to submit
Authority: Sec. 222 of the Public Health
Service Act (42 U.S.C. 217a) and sec. 10(a)
at 5:00 p.m. EDT, registration to attend written presentations for agenda items
of Pub. L. 92–463 (5 U.S.C. App. 2, sec. 10(a) the Panel meeting in-person may be for the Panel’s afternoon session (that is,
and 41 CFR 102–3). completed online at http://cms.gov/ presentations on issues other than
Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/ payment for new and reconsidered
Dated: May 26, 2016.
FACA/AdvisoryPanelonClinical laboratory codes for CY 2017) is 5:00
Andrew M. Slavitt, DiagnosticLaboratoryTests.html. On this p.m. EDT July 1, 2016. Presenters may
Acting Administrator, Centers for Medicare Web page, under ‘‘Related Links,’’ register by email by contacting the
& Medicaid Services. double-click the ‘‘Clinical Diagnostic person listed in the FOR FURTHER
[FR Doc. 2016–13085 Filed 6–2–16; 8:45 am] Laboratory Tests FACA Panel Meeting INFORMATION CONTACT section of this
BILLING CODE 4120–01–P Registration’’ link and enter the required notice. Presentations should be sent via
information. All the following email to the same person’s email
information must be submitted when address.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND registering: Meeting Location, Webcast, and
HUMAN SERVICES • Name. Teleconference: The Panel meetings will
• Company name. be held in the Auditorium of the CMS,
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid • Address. Central Office, 7500 Security Boulevard,
Services • Email addresses. Baltimore, Maryland 21244–1850.
[CMS–1666–N] Note: Participants who do not plan to Alternately, the public may either view
attend the Panel meeting in-person on July the Panel meetings via a webcast or
Medicare, Medicaid, and Children’s 18, 2016 should not register. No registration listen by teleconference. During the
Health Insurance Programs; is required for participants who plan to view scheduled Panel meeting, webcasting is
Announcement of the Advisory Panel the Panel meeting via webcast or listen via accessible online at http://cms.gov/live.
on Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory teleconference. Participants planning to Teleconference dial-in information will
attend only the morning session which
Tests Meeting on July 18, 2016 appear on the final Panel meeting
includes the 2016 Laboratory Public Meeting,
or both the morning and afternoon sessions, agenda, which will be posted on the
AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & CMS Web site when available at http://
Medicaid Services (CMS), HHS. should register only once, for the 2016
Laboratory Public Meeting (see instructions cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/
ACTION: Notice. for registering for the 2016 Laboratory Public Guidance/FACA/AdvisoryPanelon
Meeting at 81 FR 29863). Participants ClinicalDiagnosticLaboratoryTests.html.
SUMMARY: This notice announces the planning to attend only the afternoon session Meeting Format: This Panel meeting is
next public meeting date of the of the Panel meeting must register using the open to the public. The on-site check-
Advisory Panel on Clinical Diagnostic above link and instructions.
in for visitors will be held from 8:30
Laboratory Tests (the Panel) on Monday, Presenter Registration and a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on Monday, July 18,
July 18, 2016. The purpose of the Panel Submission of Presentations and 2016, preceding the morning session of
is to advise the Secretary of the Comments: In the morning session only, the 2016 Laboratory Public Meeting, and
Department of Health and Human we are interested in in-person again at 12:30 p.m. for visitors attending
Services (DHHS) and the Administrator presentations concerning the payment only the Panel meeting (afternoon
of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid methodologies for new or reconsidered session).
Services (CMS) (the Administrator) on laboratory codes. The instructions for During the morning session, the
issues related to clinical diagnostic submitting such comments and Panel, along with the public, will hear
laboratory tests. presentations are also included in 2016 and pose questions to presenters
DATES: Meeting Date: The meeting of the Laboratory Public Meeting notice (81 FR recommending crosswalks or gapfilling
Panel is scheduled for Monday, July 18, 29863). Although these comments and for new and reconsidered laboratory
2016 beginning at 9:00 a.m., Eastern presentations will be made during the codes for calendar year (CY) 2017.
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Daylight Time (EDT). The morning morning joint session of the 2016 During the afternoon session, the Panel
session will be held jointly with the Laboratory Public Meeting and Panel will deliberate and make
Public Meeting on New and Meeting, the Panel may wish to ask recommendations to the Secretary of
Reconsidered Clinical Diagnostic follow-up questions to presenters at the HHS and the Acting Administrator of
Laboratory Test Codes for the Clinical afternoon session of the Panel Meeting. CMS regarding crosswalks or gapfilling
Laboratory Fee Schedule (CLFS) for As previously mentioned, additional for new and reconsidered laboratory
Calendar Year (CY) 2017 (the 2016 issues concerning the calendar year (CY) codes discussed during the morning
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| Dates | Meeting Date: Wednesday, June 22, 2016 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. eastern daylight time (e.d.t). | |
| Contact | Abigail Huffman, Designated Federal Official, Office of Communications, CMS, 7500 Security Boulevard, Mail Stop S1-05-06, Baltimore, MD 21244, 410-786-0897, email [email protected] Additional information about the APOE is available on the Internet at: http://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and- Guidance/Guidance/FACA/APOE.html. Press inquiries are handled through the CMS Press Office at (202) 690-6145. | |
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