Friends; Enclosed please find a copy of a letter writen by our fine senator from Rhode Island, to Dr. Bruce C. Vladeck of the Health Care Financing Administration: Dear Dr. Vladeck: Enclosed please find a copy of an e-mail message from Mr. Ted Nelson, a constituent of mine from Wakefield, RI. You will note that Mr. Nelson is concerned with a recent recommendation by the Technical Advisors Group to exclude coverage for Pallidotomy treatment for Parkinson's disease under Medicare. Mr. Nelson also requests the documentation used to reach this conclusion. It is my hope that you will be able to provide Mr. Nelson the information concerning the panel's recommendation. I would appreciate receiving a copy of your response. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, (signature) John H. Chafee I will keep you posted if I get a reply from Dr. Vladeck. Ted Nelson 62 6 Pallodotomy 2/96