Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review, 16390-16391 [2015-07034]

Download as PDF 16390 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 59 / Friday, March 27, 2015 / Notices for public inspection and, to the extent permitted by law, will not be released under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552. and Budget, Washington, DC 20503 or by fax to (202) 395–5806. Written comments should be received within 30 days of this notice. Dated: March 23, 2015. Richard U. Rodriguez, Acting Director, Office of Technology Transfer, National Institutes of Health. Proposed Project Health Insurance Plans Research Study—New—Office of Health System Collaboration, Office of the Associate Director for Policy, Office of the Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). [FR Doc. 2015–06974 Filed 3–26–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [30Day–15–15CF] mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The notice for the proposed information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are encouraged. Your comments should address any of the following: (a) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses; and (e) Assess information collection costs. To request additional information on the proposed project or to obtain a copy of the information collection plan and instruments, call (404) 639–7570 or send an email to omb@cdc.gov. Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the items contained in this notice should be directed to the Attention: CDC Desk Officer, Office of Management VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:59 Mar 26, 2015 Jkt 235001 Background and Brief Description The CDC Office of the Associate Director for Policy intends to request that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approve a new collection of information under the Paperwork Reduction Act for three years. This data collection will occur once, and respondents will be surveyed once. The Health Insurance Plans Research Study will uniquely examine the prevalence, characteristics, and differences of prevention and wellness programs offered by health insurance plans in this critical era of healthcare reform. There are no known studies that have addressed the prevalence of prevention and wellness programs across health plans or explored the granular details of these programs as this study is intended to do. Not conducting this study would be one less step toward increasing healthy years of life. Furthermore, the Health Insurance Plans Research Study will address the priorities and goals of the CDC Office of the Associate Director for Policy, Office of Health System Collaboration: (a) Identify and catalyze policy opportunities such as the Affordable Care Act to enhance healthcare transformation, (b) advance CDC’s public health-healthcare strategy to improve population health, (c) strengthen strategic partnerships with healthcare systems and payers, federal and non-federal, and (d) fully leverage performance measures as a tool to improve the health of individuals across health systems and payers. The results of this study are of great interest not only to the CDC Office of the Associate Director for Policy but to other CDC Centers, Institutes, and Offices; and other federal agencies and partners such as the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), the members of the CDC Advisory Committee to the Director, and the CDC Public Health-Health Care Collaboration Workgroup (federal, state, and local public health; public and private organizations; healthcare providers; professional membership associations; and academia representation). PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 CDC will select a sample of approximately 150 commercial health insurance plans in the United States that differ by size and geography, in the 50 states and the District of Columbia, to complete a web-based survey, the Prevention and Wellness Assessment Survey. The project team will provide information and instructions about the survey to health plan points of contact in advance. The team will also make information and instructions available on the Web site, eliminating any interactions between the respondent and the project team, unless a respondent(s) has questions or concerns during completion of the survey. The Prevention and Wellness Assessment Survey will take approximately 30 minutes to complete per respondent for a total estimated burden of 75 hours. Key health plan contacts (e.g., medical directors, nurse directors, or other healthcare professional) will incur burden associated with coordinating the time and identifying a person to take the survey. The burden associated with this activity is estimated at 30 minutes per key health plan contact for a maximum of one key contact per health plan (1 key contact × 150 health plans = 150 key contacts), resulting in a total burden of 75 hours. In addition, administrative support staff at select health plans may assist with coordinating communications between key health plan points of contact and America’s Health Insurance (AHIP). The estimated administrative support burden is 30 minutes per health plan, resulting in a total burden of 75 hours. Following the analysis of survey data, the project team will conduct one-hour telephone interviews with no more than nine health plans (1 hour × 9 health plans) to gain a better understanding of lessons learned and best practices associated with the design and implementation of prevention and wellness programs by commercial health insurance plans. The project team will use this information to build upon the knowledge gained through the survey. For example, there may be differences in how health plans structure prevention and wellness programs for different employer accounts based on employer requests. The estimated burden is one hour per health plan, resulting in a total burden of nine hours. Best practices in outreach will be utilized to maximize survey response rates. Key health plan contacts at nonresponding health plans will receive follow up by telephone, and one-to-one assistance will be provided if needed. E:\FR\FM\27MRN1.SGM 27MRN1 16391 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 59 / Friday, March 27, 2015 / Notices The government intends to accomplish the following as a result of this data collection: (a) Identify high priority opportunities for public health and healthcare collaboration, (b) inform a public health-healthcare strategic agenda, (c) improve the use of clinical preventive services, and (d) improve capacity of healthcare systems to incorporate public health practices and principles. At the conclusion of this study, a formal report, two issue briefs, and potentially a manuscript for publication will be produced. There are no costs to respondents other than their time. The total estimated annualized burden hours are 234. ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS Number of respondents Number of responses per respondent Average burden per response (in hours) Prevention and Wellness Assessment Survey .. 150 1 30/60 Coordinating & Identifying Activity ..................... Communication Coordination Activity ................ Telephone Interview ........................................... 150 150 9 1 1 1 30/60 30/60 1 Type of respondent Form name Physician, Nurse, or Other Healthcare Professional (To Complete Survey). Key Health Plan Contact .................................... Administrative Support ........................................ Physician, Nurse, or Other Healthcare Professional (To Complete 1-hour Interview Post Survey). Leroy A. Richardson, Chief, Information Collection Review Office, Office of Scientific Integrity, Office of the Associate Director for Science, Office of the Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. 2015–07034 Filed 3–26–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Leroy A. Richardson, Chief, Information Collection Review Office, Office of Scientific Integrity, Office of the Associate Director for Science, Office of the Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [30Day–15–15GD] [FR Doc. 2015–07039 Filed 3–26–15; 8:45 am] Withdrawal of Information Collection National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In compliance with the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. [FR Doc. 2015–06655 Filed 3–23–15; 8:45 a.m.] Subject: Emergency Self Escape for Coal Miners. Action: Notice withdrawal. SUMMARY: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention requests withdrawal from publication the 30-Day Federal Register Notice (FRN) 15–15GD concerning the Emergency Self Escape for Coal Miners ([FR Doc. 2015–06655 Filed 3–23–15; 8:45 a.m.]), which was submitted on March 19, 2015 for public inspection in the Federal Register. CDC published the notice as a Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations, when, in fact, the notice should have received publication as Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:59 Mar 26, 2015 Jkt 235001 The 30-day FRN published on [03/24/15] at [Vol. 80, No. 56 Page 15618–15619] is withdrawn as of [03/ 24/15]. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: (404) 639–7570 or send comments to CDC Leroy Richardson, 1600 Clifton Road, MS D–74, Atlanta, GA 30333 or send an email to omb@cdc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: N/A. DATES: BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [60Day–15–0914; Docket No. CDC–2015– 0012] Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). ACTION: Notice with comment period. AGENCY: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as part of its continuing efforts to reduce public burden and maximize the utility of government information, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Act of 1995. This notice invites comment on Workplace Violence Prevention Programs in New Jersey Healthcare Facilities (OMB No. 0920– 0914, expires 02/29/2016). The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is requesting a two year extension in order to complete nursing home interviews. DATES: Written comments must be received on or before May 26, 2015. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. CDC–2015– 0012 by any of the following methods: Federal eRulemaking Portal: Regulation.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Mail: Leroy A. Richardson, Information Collection Review Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road NE., MS– D74, Atlanta, Georgia 30329. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name and Docket Number. All relevant comments received will be posted without change to Regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, go to Regulations.gov. Please note: All public comment should be submitted through the Federal eRulemaking portal (Regulations.gov) or by U.S. mail to the address listed above. To request more information on the proposed project or to obtain a copy of the information collection plan and instruments, contact the Information Collection Review Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road NE., MS–D74, Atlanta, Georgia 30329; phone: 404–639–7570; Email: omb@cdc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: E:\FR\FM\27MRN1.SGM 27MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 59 (Friday, March 27, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 16390-16391]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-07034]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[30Day-15-15CF]


Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted 
the following information collection request to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The notice for the proposed 
information collection is published to obtain comments from the public 
and affected agencies.
    Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected 
agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are 
encouraged. Your comments should address any of the following: (a) 
Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary 
for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including 
whether the information will have practical utility; (b) Evaluate the 
accuracy of the agencies estimate of the burden of the proposed 
collection of information, including the validity of the methodology 
and assumptions used; (c) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of 
the information to be collected; (d) Minimize the burden of the 
collection of information on those who are to respond, including 
through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or 
other technological collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses; and 
(e) Assess information collection costs.
    To request additional information on the proposed project or to 
obtain a copy of the information collection plan and instruments, call 
(404) 639-7570 or send an email to omb@cdc.gov. Written comments and/or 
suggestions regarding the items contained in this notice should be 
directed to the Attention: CDC Desk Officer, Office of Management and 
Budget, Washington, DC 20503 or by fax to (202) 395-5806. Written 
comments should be received within 30 days of this notice.

Proposed Project

    Health Insurance Plans Research Study--New--Office of Health System 
Collaboration, Office of the Associate Director for Policy, Office of 
the Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

    The CDC Office of the Associate Director for Policy intends to 
request that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approve a new 
collection of information under the Paperwork Reduction Act for three 
years. This data collection will occur once, and respondents will be 
surveyed once.
    The Health Insurance Plans Research Study will uniquely examine the 
prevalence, characteristics, and differences of prevention and wellness 
programs offered by health insurance plans in this critical era of 
healthcare reform. There are no known studies that have addressed the 
prevalence of prevention and wellness programs across health plans or 
explored the granular details of these programs as this study is 
intended to do. Not conducting this study would be one less step toward 
increasing healthy years of life.
    Furthermore, the Health Insurance Plans Research Study will address 
the priorities and goals of the CDC Office of the Associate Director 
for Policy, Office of Health System Collaboration: (a) Identify and 
catalyze policy opportunities such as the Affordable Care Act to 
enhance healthcare transformation, (b) advance CDC's public health-
healthcare strategy to improve population health, (c) strengthen 
strategic partnerships with healthcare systems and payers, federal and 
non-federal, and (d) fully leverage performance measures as a tool to 
improve the health of individuals across health systems and payers.
    The results of this study are of great interest not only to the CDC 
Office of the Associate Director for Policy but to other CDC Centers, 
Institutes, and Offices; and other federal agencies and partners such 
as the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), the members 
of the CDC Advisory Committee to the Director, and the CDC Public 
Health-Health Care Collaboration Workgroup (federal, state, and local 
public health; public and private organizations; healthcare providers; 
professional membership associations; and academia representation).
    CDC will select a sample of approximately 150 commercial health 
insurance plans in the United States that differ by size and geography, 
in the 50 states and the District of Columbia, to complete a web-based 
survey, the Prevention and Wellness Assessment Survey. The project team 
will provide information and instructions about the survey to health 
plan points of contact in advance. The team will also make information 
and instructions available on the Web site, eliminating any 
interactions between the respondent and the project team, unless a 
respondent(s) has questions or concerns during completion of the 
survey.
    The Prevention and Wellness Assessment Survey will take 
approximately 30 minutes to complete per respondent for a total 
estimated burden of 75 hours. Key health plan contacts (e.g., medical 
directors, nurse directors, or other healthcare professional) will 
incur burden associated with coordinating the time and identifying a 
person to take the survey. The burden associated with this activity is 
estimated at 30 minutes per key health plan contact for a maximum of 
one key contact per health plan (1 key contact x 150 health plans = 150 
key contacts), resulting in a total burden of 75 hours. In addition, 
administrative support staff at select health plans may assist with 
coordinating communications between key health plan points of contact 
and America's Health Insurance (AHIP). The estimated administrative 
support burden is 30 minutes per health plan, resulting in a total 
burden of 75 hours.
    Following the analysis of survey data, the project team will 
conduct one-hour telephone interviews with no more than nine health 
plans (1 hour x 9 health plans) to gain a better understanding of 
lessons learned and best practices associated with the design and 
implementation of prevention and wellness programs by commercial health 
insurance plans. The project team will use this information to build 
upon the knowledge gained through the survey. For example, there may be 
differences in how health plans structure prevention and wellness 
programs for different employer accounts based on employer requests. 
The estimated burden is one hour per health plan, resulting in a total 
burden of nine hours.
    Best practices in outreach will be utilized to maximize survey 
response rates. Key health plan contacts at non-responding health plans 
will receive follow up by telephone, and one-to-one assistance will be 
provided if needed.

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    The government intends to accomplish the following as a result of 
this data collection: (a) Identify high priority opportunities for 
public health and healthcare collaboration, (b) inform a public health-
healthcare strategic agenda, (c) improve the use of clinical preventive 
services, and (d) improve capacity of healthcare systems to incorporate 
public health practices and principles. At the conclusion of this 
study, a formal report, two issue briefs, and potentially a manuscript 
for publication will be produced.
    There are no costs to respondents other than their time. The total 
estimated annualized burden hours are 234.

                                        Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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                                                                                                       Average
                                                                         Number of      Number of     burden per
            Type of respondent                      Form name           respondents   responses per    response
                                                                                       respondent     (in hours)
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Physician, Nurse, or Other Healthcare      Prevention and Wellness              150               1        30/60
 Professional (To Complete Survey).         Assessment Survey.
Key Health Plan Contact..................  Coordinating & Identifying           150               1        30/60
                                            Activity.
Administrative Support...................  Communication Coordination           150               1        30/60
                                            Activity.
Physician, Nurse, or Other Healthcare      Telephone Interview........            9               1            1
 Professional (To Complete 1-hour
 Interview Post Survey).
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Leroy A. Richardson,
Chief, Information Collection Review Office, Office of Scientific 
Integrity, Office of the Associate Director for Science, Office of the 
Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2015-07034 Filed 3-26-15; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4163-18-P
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