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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Health Resources and Services Administration

 

Advisory Council; Meeting

    In accordance with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (Public Law 92-463), announcement is made of the 
following National Advisory body scheduled to meet during the month of 
September 1994:

    Name: National Advisory Committee on Rural Health
    Date and Time: September 18-21, 1994; 3:30 p.m.
    Place: The Washington Marriott Hotel, 22nd and M Streets, NW., 
Washington, DC 20037, (202) 872-1500.

    The meeting is open to the public.

    Purpose: The Committee provides advice and recommendations to 
the Secretary with respect to the delivery, financing, research, 
development and administration of health care services in rural 
areas.
    Agenda: A new member orientation session is planned for Sunday, 
September 18, at 3:30 p.m. All members are encouraged to attend in 
order to provide a smooth transition for the newly appointed 
members.

    During the Plenary Session, the Committee is considering a 
discussion on issues concerning established health systems (Medicaid) 
and Native American health systems (Indian Health Service).
    The Education and Health Services Work Group and the Health Care 
Finance Work Group will meet between plenary sessions on developing 
recommendations and strategies for improving health services delivery 
in rural areas. The Health Care Financing Work Group will discuss 
alternatives to historical costs in rural areas; risk adjustment and 
network development; and telemedicine payment. The meeting will adjourn 
on Wednesday, September 21, at noon.
    Anyone requiring information regarding the subject Council should 
contact Dena S. Puskin, Executive Secretary, National Advisory 
Committee on Rural Health, Health Resources and Services 
Administration, Room 9-05, Parklawn Building, 5600 Fishers Lane, 
Rockville, Maryland 20857, telephone (301) 443-0835, FAX (301) 443-
2803.
    Persons interested in attending any portion of the meeting should 
contact Ms. Arlene Granderson, Director of Operations, Office of Rural 
Health Policy, Health Resources and Services Administration, Telephone 
(301) 443-0835.
    Agenda Items are subject to change as priorities dictate.

    Dated: August 23, 1994.
Jackie E. Baum,
Advisory Committee Management Officer, HRSA.
[FR Doc. 94-21053 Filed 8-25-94; 8:45 am]
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