95-6083. Medicare Program; Hospice Wage Index  

  • [Federal Register Volume 60, Number 48 (Monday, March 13, 1995)]
    [Notices]
    [Page 13441]
    From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
    [FR Doc No: 95-6083]
    
    
    
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    DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
    Health Care Financing Administration
    [BPD-833-N]
    
    
    Medicare Program; Hospice Wage Index
    
    AGENCY: Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA), HHS.
    
    ACTION: Notice of meetings.
    
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    SUMMARY: In accordance with section 10(a) of the Federal Advisory 
    Committee Act (FACA), this notice announces two meetings of the 
    Negotiated Rulemaking Advisory Committee on the Medicare Hospice Wage 
    Index. The meetings are open to the public.
    
    DATES: The March meeting is scheduled for March 22, 1995, from 10 a.m. 
    until 5 p.m. e.s.t., and March 23, 1995, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The 
    April meeting is scheduled for April 11, 1995, from 10 a.m. until 5 
    p.m. e.s.t., April 12, 1995, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., and April 13, 
    1995, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
    
    ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held at the Sheraton City Center, 1143 
    New Hampshire Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20037.
    
    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Carter, (410) 966-4615.
    
    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the authority of the Negotiated 
    Rulemaking Act of 1990 (Pub. L. 101-648, 5 U.S.C. 581-590), the 
    Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services has 
    established the Negotiated Rulemaking Advisory Committee on the 
    Medicare Hospice Wage Index. The Committee will make recommendations 
    with respect to the content of a proposed rule on the wage index used 
    to adjust payment rates for hospice care under the Medicare program to 
    reflect local differences in area wage levels. The Committee consists 
    of representatives of interests that are likely to be significantly 
    affected by the proposed rule.
        The Committee will meet on March 22-23 and April 11-13, 1995. The 
    Committee will undertake the following activities:
         Discussion of analyses using Bureau of Labor Statistics 
    data.
         Review issues in light of the BLS and hospital data.
         Attempt to develop a consensus document.
        Individuals or organizations who wish to attend the meeting or make 
    oral presentations may do so. However, the number of presentations may 
    be limited by the time available. Individuals may also submit written 
    statements for the Committee's consideration. For information on how to 
    do this, please contact the Committee facilitator, Judy Ballard at 
    (202) 690-7419.
    
    (Section 10(a) of Public Law 92-463 (5 U.S.C. App. 2, section 
    10(a)); 45 CFR Part 11
    
    (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Program No. 93.773 
    Medicare--Hospital Insurance Program)
    
        Dated: March 7, 1995.
    Bruce C. Vladeck,
    Administrator, Health Care Financing Administration.
    [FR Doc. 95-6083 Filed 3-8-95; 12:34 pm]
    BILLING CODE 4120-01-P
    
    

Document Information

Published:
03/13/1995
Department:
Health Care Finance Administration
Entry Type:
Notice
Action:
Notice of meetings.
Document Number:
95-6083
Dates:
The March meeting is scheduled for March 22, 1995, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. e.s.t., and March 23, 1995, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The April meeting is scheduled for April 11, 1995, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. e.s.t., April 12, 1995, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., and April 13, 1995, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Pages:
13441-13441 (1 pages)
Docket Numbers:
BPD-833-N
PDF File:
95-6083.pdf