[Federal Register: September 29, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 187)]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[CMS-1508-N]
Medicare Program; Town Hall Meeting on End-Stage Renal Disease
Prospective Payment System
AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), HHS.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces the date, time, and location of the town
hall meeting to discuss the Medicare End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
Prospective Payment System (PPS) proposed rule. This meeting provides a
forum for interested parties including, but not limited to
beneficiaries, caregivers, providers, and other industry
representatives to make oral statements in response to the ESRD PPS
proposed rule. The meeting is open to the public, but registration is
required and attendance is limited to space available.
DATES: Meeting Date: The town hall meeting will be held on Wednesday,
October 23, 2009, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., eastern daylight time
(e.d.t.).
Deadline for Registrations: Registrations must be received by
October 2, 2009 by 5 p.m., e.d.t.
Deadline for Special Accommodations: Special accommodations must be
made by October 5, 2009. Special arrangements for medical equipment or
medical devices must be made by October 9, 2009.
ADDRESSES: Meeting Location: The meeting will be held in the main
auditorium at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, 7500
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244.
Meeting Registration: All individuals interested in attending the
meeting must register at the following Web site: http://
www.cms.hhs.gov/apps/events/upcomingevents.asp?strOrderBy=1&type=3.
Scroll down to the town hall meeting for the ESRD PPS Proposed Rule and
select the register button to complete the required registration.
Individuals interested in making oral presentations at the meeting
must also register as attendees and register at the following Web site:
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/esrdpayment/20_town_hall_speaker.asp. Scroll
down to the town hall meeting for the ESRD PPS Proposed Rule and select
the town hall speaker register URL link to complete the required
registration.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jean-Marie Moore or Brenda Hudson at
410-786-8974.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
The Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
(MIPPA) was enacted on July 15, 2008. Section 153(b) of MIPPA amended
section 1881(b) of the Social Security Act to require the
implementation of an end-stage renal disease (ESRD) bundled payment
system effective January 1, 2011 (herein referred to as the ``ESRD
PPS'').
The ESRD PPS proposed rule, which appears elsewhere in this Federal
Register, would implement a case-mix adjusted bundled prospective
payment system (PPS) for Medicare outpatient ESRD dialysis facilities
beginning January 1, 2011, in compliance with section 153(b) of MIPPA.
The proposed ESRD PPS would replace the current basic case-mix adjusted
composite payment system and the methodologies for the reimbursement of
separately billable outpatient ESRD services.
II. Meeting Format
The meeting will begin with a brief overview of the ESRD PPS
proposed rule. The majority of the time allotted will be reserved for
oral presentations from registered speakers.
Individuals who wish to make an oral presentation must not only
register to attend, but must also register to speak at the town hall
meeting. In general, speaker registration will be accepted on a first
come, first served basis. However, in the event, the number of speaker
requests exceed the allotted timeframe for the town hall meeting, we
reserve the right to select those speakers that will offer the broadest
array of topics and viewpoints.
The CMS meeting host will establish the sequencing order in which
presentations will be delivered. All speakers will be working with a
compact time limitation that will be enforced to permit as many
presentations as possible. Registered speakers may not assign time to,
or accept time from another speaker or attendee at the meeting.
Speakers that choose to use handouts must bring 500 paper copies of any
handout to the meeting.
III. Registration Instructions
The Division of Chronic Care Management in the Center for Medicare
Management is coordinating the town hall meeting registration. While
there is no registration fee, for security purposes, individuals are
required to register to attend. We note that prospective speakers are
required to register separately as an attendee and speaker as specified
in the ADDRESSES section of this notice by the date specified in the
DATES section of this notice.
Once seating capacity has been reached, individuals attempting to
register will be notified that the meeting has reached capacity and
given the option to listen to the proceedings by a toll-free phone line
(as available slots permit).
Registrants will receive separate confirmations regarding
acceptance as an attendee and as a speaker. Speaker confirmations will
also indicate the time allocations for speaking (anticipate
approximately 5 minutes). In the event that a registered speaker
becomes unable to attend, we request that the individual notify CMS as
soon as possible using the contact listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice so that their time may be
reallocated.
IV. Security, Building, and Parking Guidelines
This meeting is being held in a Federal government facility;
therefore, in planning your arrival, we recommend allowing additional
time to clear security. In order to gain access to the building and
grounds, participants must have with them a government issued photo
identification (for example, driver's license or passport), and a copy
of their written meeting registration
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confirmation(s). In addition, participants must be listed on an
approved security list before persons are permitted entrance. Persons
without proper identification will be denied access.
Individuals who are not registered in advance will not be permitted
to enter the facility and will be unable to attend the meeting.
Registered participants may not enter the building earlier than 7 a.m.,
e.d.t. on October 23, 2009. However, we encourage individuals to arrive
no later than 8:15 a.m., e.d.t. to allow sufficient time to go through
the security checkpoints at the gate to the compound, and to the
Central Building lobby.
Security measures will include inspection of vehicles, inside and
out, at the entrance to the grounds. In addition, all persons entering
the building must pass through a metal detector. All items brought to
CMS, including personal items such as desktops, cell phones, and palm
pilots, are subject to physical inspection.
CMS cannot assume responsibility for coordinating the receipt,
transfer, transport, storage, set-up, safety, or timely arrival of any
personal belongings or items used for demonstration or to support a
presentation.
Individuals requiring sign language interpretation or other special
accommodation must contact the Designated Federal Office specified in
the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice by the date
specified in the DATES section of this notice.
It is possible that requests made in advance of the public meeting
may be denied because of unique safety, security or handling concerns.
Parking permits and instructions are issued upon arrival by guards
at the Security Boulevard main entrance.
All visitors must be escorted in areas other than the lower level
lobby, cafeteria, auditorium and first-floor lobby in the Central
Building. All visitors are responsible for making their own travel
arrangements for both arrival at and departure from the town hall
meeting.
(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Program No. 93.773,
Medicare--Hospital Insurance; and Program No. 93.774, Medicare--
Supplementary Medical Insurance Program)
Dated: September 3, 2009.
Charlene Frizzera,
Acting Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
[FR Doc. E9-22484 Filed 9-15-09; 4:15 pm]
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