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03/17/2010

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March 24, 2010 MEDCAC - Webinar Available

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CMS has called a public meeting of the Medicare Evidence Development & Coverage Advisory Committee (MEDCAC) on Wednesday, March 24, 2010. The Committee generally provides advice and recommendations concerning the adequacy of scientific evidence needed to determine whether certain medical items and services can be covered under the Medicare statute. This meeting will examine currently available evidence on the use of erythropoiesis stimulating agents (ESAs) to manage anemia in patients who have chronic kidney disease. This meeting is open to the public in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App. 2, section 10(a)).

CMS is hosting a webinar for this meeting. CMS is piloting webinar technology for use in broadcasting future MEDCAC meetings. Webinar participants will be able to view presentations and will be connected to live audio. However, live video will not be streamed. Attendance is limited and requires registration. Registration will be closed at 5pm eastern time on March 22, 2010. Participants should be advised that the webinar is a listening only session; that is, no questions or interactions will be permitted and all lines will be muted.

Date: Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Time: 7:45am -8:00am, Eastern (Webinar Login)
8:00am-4:30pm, Eastern (Live MEDCAC Meeting)

Please register by going to this link (there is no cost to register): https://webinar.cms.hhs.gov/medcacesa/event/registration.html?preview=false You will be required to develop a password. Passwords must be 8-32 characters, and contain at least one capital letter and one number.

Thank you,
The MEDCAC Team