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DATES:
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Office of the National Coordinator for
Health Information Technology;
American Health Information
Community Chronic Care Workgroup
Meeting
ACTION:
https://
www.hhs.gov/healthit/ahic/chroniccare/
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Workgroup will continue its discussion
on ways to deploy widely available,
secure technologies solutions for remote
monitoring and assessment of patients
and for communication between
clinicians about patients.
The meeting will be available via Web
cast. For additional information, go to:
https://www.hhs.gov/healthit/achic/
chroniccare/cc_instruct.html
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
Dated: February 12, 2007.
Judith Sparrow,
Director, American Health Information
Community, Office of Programs and
Coordination, Office of the National
Coordinator for Health Information
Technology.
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Office of the National Coordinator for
Health Information Technology;
American Health Information
Community Population Health and
Clinical Care Connections Workgroup
Meeting
Announcement of meeting.
This notice announces the
15th meeting of the American Health
Information Community Population
Care and Clinical Care Connections
Workgroup [formerly BioSurveillance
Workgroup] in accordance with the
Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub.
L. no. 92–463, 5 U.S.C., App.)
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The
Workgroup will continue its discussion
on how to facilitate the flow of reliable
health information among population
health and clinical care systems
necessary to protect and improve the
public’s health.
The meeting will be available via Web
cast. For additional information, go to:
https://www.hhs.gov/healthit/ahic/
population/pop_instruct.html.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Dated: February 12, 2007.
Judith Sparrow,
Director, American Health Information
Community, Office of Programs and
Coordination, Office of the National
Coordinator for Health Information
Technology.
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SUMMARY:
Mary C. Switzer Building
(330 C Street, SW., Washington, DC
20201), Conference Room 4090. Please
bring photo ID for entry to a Federal
building.
ADDRESSES:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Announcement of meeting.
SUMMARY: This notice announces the
14th meeting of the American Health
Information Community Chronic Care
Workgroup in accordance with the
Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub.
L. 92–463, 5 U.S.C., App.)
DATES: March 22, 2007, from 1 p.m. to
4 p.m.
ADDRESSES: Mary C. Switzer Building
(330 C Street, SW., Washington, DC
20201), Conference Room 4090. Please
bring photo ID for entry to a Federal
building.
ACTION:
March 29, 2007, from 1 p.m. to
4 p.m.
The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) publishes a list of
information collection requests under
review by the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) in compliance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C.
Chapter 35). To request a copy of these
requests, call the CDC Reports Clearance
Officer at (404) 639–5960 or send an
e-mail to omb@cdc.gov. Send written
comments to CDC Desk Officer, Office of
Management and Budget, Washington,
DC or by fax to (202) 395–6974. Written
comments should be received within 30
days of this notice.
Proposed Project
Estimating the Cost of Sigmoidoscopy
and Colonoscopy for Colorectal Cancer
Screening in U.S. Healthcare Facilities
(SECOST) —New—National Center for
Chronic Disease and Public Health
Promotion (NCDDPHP), Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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Background and Brief Description
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second
leading cause of cancer-related deaths in
the United States. In 2005, it was
estimated that approximately 56,300
Americans died from CRC and about
145,300 new cases were diagnosed. The
risk of developing CRC increases with
advancing age. More than 90% of newly
diagnosed CRCs occur in persons 50
years of age and older. Several scientific
studies have demonstrated that regular
screening for CRC reduces the incidence
and mortality from this disease. Other
studies have shown that regular
screening for CRC is also cost-effective
in terms of years of life saved.
Despite strong scientific evidence and
evidence-based clinical guidelines
recommending screening, current
screening rates remain low. A recent
CDC study reported that more than 40
million Americans who are 50 years of
age or older and at average risk for CRC
have not been screened in accordance
with current guidelines. The study also
reported that screening this population
with current endoscopic (i.e., flexible
sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy)
capacity in the health care system could
require as much as ten years to
complete. An effective national effort to
promote CRC screening could increase
the demand for endoscopic procedures.
It has been reported that
reimbursements for endoscopic
procedures in publicly-funded programs
may not be adequate to cover the costs
of performing these procedures. This
may be a disincentive for providers to
perform endoscopy procedures.
Currently, there is little information
available about the resources required or
the cost of providing these procedures
in different types of healthcare facilities
in the United States.
The purpose of this project is to
conduct a survey of a nationally
representative sample of healthcare
facilities in order to estimate the average
variable costs of providing colonoscopy
and flexible sigmoidoscopy for CRC
screening and follow-up services. Over
time, payments need to cover fixed costs
in addition to variable costs. If some
facilities have the ability to provide
more procedures without additional
investment in space or equipment, then
recovering fixed costs is not necessary at
least in the short run. The estimated
average variable cost by procedure will
be compared to the reimbursement rates
for both screening procedures in order
to determine whether the payments to
facilities exceed this minimum
threshold. Otherwise, facilities will find
reimbursement a potential barrier to
expansion of CRC screening to
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uninsured or underinsured populations
even if there is underutilized capacity.
The study will also determine whether
there are factors that affect average
variable costs across facilities such as
the number of procedures performed,
specialization in types of procedures or
other characteristics of the facility.
Results of this study will be used to
better understand the economics of
colorectal cancer screening.
Respondents include medical facility
receptionists, hospital operators, and
office/business managers. The total
estimated cost to respondents is
approximately $72,800 assuming an
hourly wage of $37 for office/business
managers and an hourly wage of $11 for
others during the study period. There
are no costs to the respondents other
than their time. The total estimated
annualized burden hours are 2072.
ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS
Number of
respondents
Type of respondent
Form name
Receptionist ..........................................................
OPHD nurse manager ..........................................
ASC nurse manager .............................................
Telephone screening survey ................................
SECOST mail survey ...........................................
SECOST mail survey ...........................................
Dated: February 16, 2007.
Joan F. Karr,
Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention.
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Dated: February 15, 2007.
Elaine L. Baker,
Acting Director, Management Analysis and
Services Office Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Board of Scientific Counselors,
National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health: Notice of Charter
Renewal
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Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention and the Agency for Toxic
Substances and Disease Registry.
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention
This gives notice under the Federal
Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–
463) of October 6, 1972, that the Board
of Scientific Counselors, National
Institute for Occupational Safety and
Health, Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, Department of Health and
Human Services, has been renewed for
a 2-year period through February 3,
2009.
For information, contact Dr. Roger
Rosa, Executive Secretary, Board of
Scientific Counselors, National Institute
for Occupational Safety and Health,
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, Department of Health and
Human Services, CDC/Washington
Office, HHH Building, 200
Independence Ave, SW., Room 715H,
MS P12, Washington, DC 20201—
telephone 202/205–7856 or fax 202/
260–4464.
The Director, Management Analysis
and Services Office, has been delegated
the authority to sign Federal Register
notices pertaining to announcements of
meetings and other committee
management activities for both the
Disease, Disability, and Injury
Prevention and Control Special
Emphasis Panels (SEP): The Small
Business Innovation Research (SBIR)
020, ‘‘New Laboratory Tests for
Tuberculosis and Detection of Drug
Resistance’’ and SRIB 021,
‘‘Development of Novel Information
System for Remote Tuberculosis
Control and Prevention’’
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screening telephone calls to identify a sample of
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Average
burden per
response
(in hours)
1
1
1
5/60
1
1
response to The Small Business Innovation
Research (SBIR) 020, ‘‘New Laboratory Tests
for Tuberculosis and Detection of Drug
Resistance’’ and SRIB 021, ‘‘Development of
Novel Information System for Remote
Tuberculosis Control and Prevention.’’
Contact Person for More Information: J.
Felix Rogers, PhD, M.P.H., Scientific Review
Administrator, Coordinating Center for
Infectious Diseases, National Center for
Immunization and Respiratory Diseases,
Office of the Director, CDC, 1600 Clifton
Road NE., Mailstop E05, Atlanta, GA 30333,
Telephone 404.639.6101.
The Director, Management Analysis and
Services Office, has been delegated the
authority to sign Federal Register notices
pertaining to announcements of meetings and
other committee management activities, for
both CDC and the Agency for Toxic
Substances and Disease Registry.
1,250 HOPDs and 906 ASCs that are eligible for
inclusion in the study.
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Number of
responses
per respondent
Dated: February 15, 2007.
Elaine L. Baker,
Acting Director, Management Analysis and
Services Office, Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention.
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In accordance with Section 10(a)(2) of
the Federal Advisory Committee Act
(Pub. L. 92–463), the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC)
announces the aforementioned meeting.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Times and Dates: 1 p.m.–2 p.m., March 30,
2007 (Closed). 2 p.m.–4 p.m., March 30, 2007
(Closed).
Place: Teleconference.
Status: The meeting will be closed to the
public in accordance with provisions set
forth in Section 552b(c)(4) and (6), Title 5
U.S.C., and the Determination of the Director,
Management Analysis and Services Office,
CDC, pursuant to Public Law 92–463.
Matters To Be Discussed: The meeting will
include the review, discussion, and
evaluation of applications received in
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Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention
The Health Department Subcommittee
of the Board of Scientific Counselors
(BSC), Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC), National Center for
Environmental Health (NCEH)/Agency
for Toxic Substances and Disease
Registry (ATSDR): Teleconference
Meeting.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[30Day-07-0242X]
Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) publishes a
list of information collection requests under review by the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction
Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). To request a copy of these requests, call
the CDC Reports Clearance Officer at (404) 639-5960 or send an e-mail
to omb@cdc.gov. Send written comments to CDC Desk Officer, Office of
Management and Budget, Washington, DC or by fax to (202) 395-6974.
Written comments should be received within 30 days of this notice.
Proposed Project
Estimating the Cost of Sigmoidoscopy and Colonoscopy for Colorectal
Cancer Screening in U.S. Healthcare Facilities (SECOST) --New--National
Center for Chronic Disease and Public Health Promotion (NCDDPHP),
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer-
related deaths in the United States. In 2005, it was estimated that
approximately 56,300 Americans died from CRC and about 145,300 new
cases were diagnosed. The risk of developing CRC increases with
advancing age. More than 90% of newly diagnosed CRCs occur in persons
50 years of age and older. Several scientific studies have demonstrated
that regular screening for CRC reduces the incidence and mortality from
this disease. Other studies have shown that regular screening for CRC
is also cost-effective in terms of years of life saved.
Despite strong scientific evidence and evidence-based clinical
guidelines recommending screening, current screening rates remain low.
A recent CDC study reported that more than 40 million Americans who are
50 years of age or older and at average risk for CRC have not been
screened in accordance with current guidelines. The study also reported
that screening this population with current endoscopic (i.e., flexible
sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy) capacity in the health care system could
require as much as ten years to complete. An effective national effort
to promote CRC screening could increase the demand for endoscopic
procedures.
It has been reported that reimbursements for endoscopic procedures
in publicly-funded programs may not be adequate to cover the costs of
performing these procedures. This may be a disincentive for providers
to perform endoscopy procedures. Currently, there is little information
available about the resources required or the cost of providing these
procedures in different types of healthcare facilities in the United
States.
The purpose of this project is to conduct a survey of a nationally
representative sample of healthcare facilities in order to estimate the
average variable costs of providing colonoscopy and flexible
sigmoidoscopy for CRC screening and follow-up services. Over time,
payments need to cover fixed costs in addition to variable costs. If
some facilities have the ability to provide more procedures without
additional investment in space or equipment, then recovering fixed
costs is not necessary at least in the short run. The estimated average
variable cost by procedure will be compared to the reimbursement rates
for both screening procedures in order to determine whether the
payments to facilities exceed this minimum threshold. Otherwise,
facilities will find reimbursement a potential barrier to expansion of
CRC screening to
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uninsured or underinsured populations even if there is underutilized
capacity. The study will also determine whether there are factors that
affect average variable costs across facilities such as the number of
procedures performed, specialization in types of procedures or other
characteristics of the facility. Results of this study will be used to
better understand the economics of colorectal cancer screening.
Respondents include medical facility receptionists, hospital
operators, and office/business managers. The total estimated cost to
respondents is approximately $72,800 assuming an hourly wage of $37 for
office/business managers and an hourly wage of $11 for others during
the study period. There are no costs to the respondents other than
their time. The total estimated annualized burden hours are 2072.
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\1\ We expect that we will have to make 4,160 screening
telephone calls to identify a sample of 1,250 HOPDs and 906 ASCs
that are eligible for inclusion in the study.
Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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Number of Average
Number of responses burden per
Type of respondent Form name respondents per response
respondent (in hours)
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Receptionist.............................. Telephone screening survey... \1\ 4,160 1 5/60
OPHD nurse manager........................ SECOST mail survey........... 1,000 1 1
ASC nurse manager......................... SECOST mail survey........... 725 1 1
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Dated: February 16, 2007.
Joan F. Karr,
Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention.
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