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<strong>CMS</strong>-1403-FC<br />

E. Final Sustainable Growth Rate for 2007<br />

The SGR for 2007 is 3.5 percent. Table 36 shows our<br />

preliminary estimate of the 2007 SGR from the CY 2007 PFS<br />

final rule with comment period (71 FR 69757), our revised<br />

estimate from the CY 2008 PFS final rule with comment<br />

period (72 FR 66380) and the final figures determined using<br />

the best available data as of September 1, 2008.<br />

Statutory Factors<br />

TABLE 36: 2007 SGR Calculation<br />

Estimate from<br />

CY 2006<br />

Final Rule<br />

Estimate from<br />

CY 2007<br />

Final Rule<br />

Final<br />

Fees 2.2 percent (1.022) 1.9 percent (1.019) 2.0 percent (1.020)<br />

Enrollment -0.9 percent (0.991) -2.6 percent (0.974) -2.0 percent (0.980)<br />

Real Per Capita GDP 2.0 percent (1.020) 1.9 percent (1.019) 1.8 percent (1.018)<br />

Law and Regulation -1.5 percent (0.985) 2.0 percent (1.020) 1.7 percent (1.017)<br />

Total 1.8 percent (1.018) 3.2 percent (1.032) 3.5 percent (1.035)<br />

A more detailed explanation of each figure is provided<br />

in section VIII.F.3. of this final rule.<br />

E. Calculation of 2009, 2008, and 2007 Sustainable Growth<br />

Rates<br />

1. Detail on the CY 2009 SGR<br />

All of the figures used to determine the CY 2009 SGR<br />

are estimates that will be revised based on subsequent<br />

data. Any differences between these estimates and the<br />

actual measurement of these figures will be included in<br />

963

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