99-27251. Medicare Program; Establishment of the Health Care Financing Administration's Management Advisory Committee

[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 201 (Tuesday, October 19, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 56353]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-27251]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Health Care Financing Administration
[HCFA-5001-N]


Medicare Program; Establishment of the Health Care Financing 
Administration's Management Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA), HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with Public Law 92-463, the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (FACA), we are announcing the establishment of the 
Management Advisory Committee (MAC). The Secretary signed the charter 
establishing the MAC on September 24, 1999. The MAC will terminate on 
September 24, 2001, unless we formally determine that continuance is in 
the public interest.
    The MAC will advise and make recommendations to us on issues of 
management and leadership practices, purchasing strategies, and ways to 
improve our overall performance, accountability, and operations. The 
MAC will not make recommendations regarding payment or coverage policy.

ADDRESSES: A request for a copy of the charter for the MAC should be 
submitted to Corinne Marvin, Office of Strategic Planning, Health Care 
Financing Administration, 7500 Security Boulevard, C3-20-11, Baltimore, 
Maryland 21244-1850, [phone], or by e-mail to 
[e-mail].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Corinne Marvin, [phone].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background and Legislative Authority

    The Management Advisory Committee (MAC) is governed by provisions 
of Public Law 92-463, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), which sets 
forth standards for the formulation and use of advisory committees. We 
have found that the MAC is necessary and in the public interest.
    The MAC consists of 11 appointed members from among nationally 
recognized authorities in academia, public and private sector health 
purchasing organizations, private consultants, and private sector 
businesses.
    We will appoint members to a term of between 1 and 4 years, with 3 
and 4 year appointments contingent on our decision that it is in the 
public interest to continue the MAC beyond the initial 2-year term 
described in the Charter. The MAC will provide recommendations to 
assist us in improving our management. The MAC will issue a report to 
us at the end of the 2-year charter on its findings and 
recommendations.

    Authority: (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2).

(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Program No. 99.773, 
Medicare--Hospital Insurance; and Program No. 93.774, Medicare--
Supplementary Medical Insurance Program)

    Dated: October 13, 1999.
Michael M. Hash,
Deputy Administrator, Health Care Financing Administration.
[FR Doc. 99-27251 Filed 10-18-99; 8:45 am]
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