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monitoring, program evaluation, and
technical assistance. The monitoring
and evaluation plan for the HDSP
program is part of an overall initiative
within CDC’s National Center for
Chronic Disease Prevention and Health
Promotion (NCCDPHP) to promote more
efficient ways of using resources and
achieving greater health impact. CDC
plans to increase the number of HDSP
awardees reporting through the MIS
from 33 to 42.
CDC will discontinue approval to use
the DHDSP MIS for collecting
information from WISEWOMAN
program awardees. The WISEWOMAN
program is a demonstration program
that extends cardiovascular diseaserelated services to a subset of women
who also receive services through the
National Breast and Cervical Cancer
Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP).
Although approval was obtained to use
the DHDSP MIS for collecting progress
and activity information from
WISEWOMAN awardees, the
information collection was not
implemented due to a change in plans
for monitoring these awardees. The
current WISEWOMAN data collection is
described in OMB No. 0920–0612
(WISEWOMAN Reporting System, exp.
3/31/2013).
CDC will continue to use the
information collected through the
DHDSP MIS to identify state-specific
heart disease and stroke prevention
priorities and objectives, and to describe
the impact and reach of program
interventions. Respondents will be 42
health departments in 41 States and the
District of Columbia (DC). Respondents
will continue to submit their progress
and activity information to CDC semiannually. The estimated burden per
response is six hours. There are no costs
to respondents other than their time.
ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS
Respondents
Number of
respondents
Number of
responses per
respondent
Average
burden per
response
(in hours)
Total burden
(in hours)
State-Based HDSP Programs .........................................................................
42
2
6
504
Dated: December 2, 2010.
Carol Walker,
Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention.
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Proposed Data Collections Submitted
for Public Comment and
Recommendations
In compliance with the requirement
of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 for
opportunity for public comment on
proposed data collection projects, the
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) will publish periodic
summaries of proposed projects. To
request more information on the
proposed projects or to obtain a copy of
the data collection plans and
instruments, call 404–639–5960 or send
comments to Carol Walker, Acting CDC
Reports Clearance Officer, 1600 Clifton
Road, MS–D74, Atlanta, GA 30333 or
send an e-mail to omb@cdc.gov.
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether
the proposed collection of information
is necessary for the proper performance
of the functions of the agency, including
whether the information shall have
practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of the burden of the
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proposed collection of information; (c)
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and (d) ways to minimize the
burden of the collection of information
on respondents, including through the
use of automated collection techniques
or other forms of information
technology. Written comments should
be received within 60 days of this
notice.
National HIV Behavioral Surveillance
System (NHBS) (OMB no. 0920–0770,
exp. 03/31/2011)—Extension—National
Center for HIV, Hepatitis, STD, and TB
Prevention (NCHHSTP), Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
The purpose of this data collection is
to monitor behaviors related to Human
Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection
among persons at high risk for infection
in the United States. The primary
objectives of the NHBS system are to
obtain data from samples of persons at
risk to: (a) Describe the prevalence and
trends in risk behaviors; (b) describe the
prevalence of and trends in HIV testing
and HIV infection; (c) describe the
prevalence of and trends in use of HIV
prevention services; (d) identify met and
unmet needs for HIV prevention
services in order to inform health
departments, community based
organizations, community planning
groups and other stakeholders.
This project addresses the goals of the
National HIV/AIDS Strategy for the
United States, which calls for State and
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local health departments to monitor
progress towards the national goal of
reducing new HIV infections by 25% by
2015. NHBS contributes to this national
goal by describing and monitoring the
HIV risk behaviors, HIV seroprevalence
and incidence, and HIV prevention
experiences of persons at highest risk
for HIV infection.
The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention request approval for a 3-year
extension for the previously approved
National HIV Behavioral Surveillance
System (NHBS), OMB number 0920–
0770, which expires 03/31/2011. Data
are collected through anonymous, inperson interviews conducted with
persons systematically selected from 25
Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs)
throughout the United States; these 25
MSAs were chosen based on having
high AIDS prevalence. Persons at risk
for HIV infection to be interviewed for
NHBS include men who have sex with
men (MSM), injecting drug users (IDU),
and heterosexuals at increased risk of
HIV (HET). A brief screening interview
will be used to determine eligibility for
participation in the behavioral
assessment.
The data from the behavioral
assessment will provide frequency
estimates of behavior related to the risk
of HIV and other sexually transmitted
diseases, prior testing for HIV, and use
of HIV prevention services. All persons
interviewed will also be offered an HIV
test, and will participate in a pre-test
counseling session. No other Federal
agency systematically collects this type
of information from persons at risk for
HIV infection. These data will have a
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substantial impact on prevention
program development and monitoring at
the local, State, and national levels.
CDC estimates that NHBS will
involve, per year in each of the 25
MSAs, eligibility screening of 50 to 200
persons and eligibility screening plus
the behavioral assessment with 500
eligible respondents, resulting in a total
of 37,500 eligible survey respondents
and 7,500 ineligible screened persons
during a 3-year period. Data collection
will rotate such that interviews will be
conducted among one group per year:
MSM in year 1, IDU in year 2, and HET
in year 3. The type of data collected for
each group will vary slightly due to
different sampling methods and risk
characteristics of the group.
Participation of respondents is
voluntary and there is no cost to the
respondents other than their time.
ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS
Respondent
Number of
respondents
Form
Year 1:
Men Approached at Eligible
Venue.
Eligible Men ...............................
Year 2:
Injecting Drug Users Referred
by Peer Recruiters.
Eligible Injecting Drug Users .....
Year 3:
Heterosexual Men and Women
Referred by Peer Recruiters.
Eligible Heterosexual Men and
Women.
Total ....................................
1
5/60
1,458
Behavioral Assessment ....................
12,500
1
60/60
12,500
Screener ...........................................
13,750
1
5/60
1,146
Behavioral Assessment ....................
12,500
1
85/60
17,708
Screener ...........................................
13,750
1
5/60
1,146
Behavioral Assessment ....................
12,500
1
70/60
14,583
...........................................................
45,000
1
........................
48,541
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I. Background
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HUMAN SERVICES
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Coverage Advisory Committee
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ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
This notice announces the
renewal of the Medicare Evidence
Development & Coverage Advisory
Committee (MEDCAC).
ADDRESSES: Copies of the Charter: To
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See FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.
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Medicaid Services, Office of Clinical
Standards and Quality, Coverage and
Analysis Group, C1–09–06, 7500
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Average
burden per
response
(hours)
Screener ...........................................
Dated: December 2, 2010.
Carol E. Walker,
Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention.
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On December 14, 1998, we published
a notice in the Federal Register (63 FR
68780) announcing the establishment of
the Medicare Coverage Advisory
Committee (MCAC). The Secretary
signed the initial charter for the MCAC
on November 24, 1998. The MCAC was
originally established to provide
independent guidance and expert
advice to CMS on specific clinical
topics. In 2007 the Charter was renewed
and the name MCAC was modified to
Medicare Evidence Development and
Coverage Advisory Committee
(MEDCAC) to more accurately reflect
the Committee’s role. The MEDCAC is
advisory, with the final decision on all
issues resting with CMS. Under the
current charter, the MEDCAC advises
the Secretary of the Department of
Health and Human Services (DHHS) and
the Administrator of the CMS, on the
quality of evidence on clinical topics
under review by CMS.
The MEDCAC consists of a pool of
100 appointed members. Members are
selected from authorities in clinical
medicine of all specialties,
administrative medicine, public health,
biologic and physical sciences, health
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care data and information management
and analysis, patient advocacy, the
economics of health care, medical ethics
and other related professions such as
epidemiology and biostatistics, and
methodology of trial design. There are
94 at-large standing voting members. Six
of the members are patient advocates
and six are nonvoting members
representing the industry interest.
II. Provisions of this Notice
This notice announces the signing of
the MEDCAC charter renewal by the
Secretary on November 23, 2010. The
new charter makes the following
changes:
• There are 4–8 meetings per year.
• A period of service for the Chair
and Vice-Chair of no more than 4 years.
The MEDCAC functions on a
committee basis. The MEDCAC—(1)
Hears public testimony; (2) reviews
medical literature, technology
assessments and other relevant evidence
and advises CMS on the strength and
weaknesses of that evidence; (3) advises
CMS of any evidence gaps that may
exist and recommends the types of
evidence that should be developed to
fill those evidentiary gaps. The
Committee may be asked to develop
recommendations about specific clinical
issues under review and to review and
comment upon proposed or existing
Medicare coverage policies. The
Committee may also be asked to
comment on pertinent aspects of
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[60 Day-11-0770]
Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and
Recommendations
In compliance with the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 for opportunity for public comment on
proposed data collection projects, the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects.
To request more information on the proposed projects or to obtain a
copy of the data collection plans and instruments, call 404-639-5960 or
send comments to Carol Walker, Acting CDC Reports Clearance Officer,
1600 Clifton Road, MS-D74, Atlanta, GA 30333 or send an e-mail to
omb@cdc.gov.
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of
the agency, including whether the information shall have practical
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality,
utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways
to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents,
including through the use of automated collection techniques or other
forms of information technology. Written comments should be received
within 60 days of this notice.
Proposed Project
National HIV Behavioral Surveillance System (NHBS) (OMB no. 0920-
0770, exp. 03/31/2011)--Extension--National Center for HIV, Hepatitis,
STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP), Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
The purpose of this data collection is to monitor behaviors related
to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection among persons at high
risk for infection in the United States. The primary objectives of the
NHBS system are to obtain data from samples of persons at risk to: (a)
Describe the prevalence and trends in risk behaviors; (b) describe the
prevalence of and trends in HIV testing and HIV infection; (c) describe
the prevalence of and trends in use of HIV prevention services; (d)
identify met and unmet needs for HIV prevention services in order to
inform health departments, community based organizations, community
planning groups and other stakeholders.
This project addresses the goals of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy
for the United States, which calls for State and local health
departments to monitor progress towards the national goal of reducing
new HIV infections by 25% by 2015. NHBS contributes to this national
goal by describing and monitoring the HIV risk behaviors, HIV
seroprevalence and incidence, and HIV prevention experiences of persons
at highest risk for HIV infection.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention request approval for
a 3-year extension for the previously approved National HIV Behavioral
Surveillance System (NHBS), OMB number 0920-0770, which expires 03/31/
2011. Data are collected through anonymous, in-person interviews
conducted with persons systematically selected from 25 Metropolitan
Statistical Areas (MSAs) throughout the United States; these 25 MSAs
were chosen based on having high AIDS prevalence. Persons at risk for
HIV infection to be interviewed for NHBS include men who have sex with
men (MSM), injecting drug users (IDU), and heterosexuals at increased
risk of HIV (HET). A brief screening interview will be used to
determine eligibility for participation in the behavioral assessment.
The data from the behavioral assessment will provide frequency
estimates of behavior related to the risk of HIV and other sexually
transmitted diseases, prior testing for HIV, and use of HIV prevention
services. All persons interviewed will also be offered an HIV test, and
will participate in a pre-test counseling session. No other Federal
agency systematically collects this type of information from persons at
risk for HIV infection. These data will have a
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substantial impact on prevention program development and monitoring at
the local, State, and national levels.
CDC estimates that NHBS will involve, per year in each of the 25
MSAs, eligibility screening of 50 to 200 persons and eligibility
screening plus the behavioral assessment with 500 eligible respondents,
resulting in a total of 37,500 eligible survey respondents and 7,500
ineligible screened persons during a 3-year period. Data collection
will rotate such that interviews will be conducted among one group per
year: MSM in year 1, IDU in year 2, and HET in year 3. The type of data
collected for each group will vary slightly due to different sampling
methods and risk characteristics of the group.
Participation of respondents is voluntary and there is no cost to
the respondents other than their time.
Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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Average
Number of Number of burden per Total burden
Respondent Form respondents responses per response (in hours)
respondent (hours)
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Year 1:
Men Approached at Eligible Screener........ 17,500 1 5/60 1,458
Venue.
Eligible Men.............. Behavioral 12,500 1 60/60 12,500
Assessment.
Year 2:
Injecting Drug Users Screener........ 13,750 1 5/60 1,146
Referred by Peer
Recruiters.
Eligible Injecting Drug Behavioral 12,500 1 85/60 17,708
Users. Assessment.
Year 3:
Heterosexual Men and Women Screener........ 13,750 1 5/60 1,146
Referred by Peer
Recruiters.
Eligible Heterosexual Men Behavioral 12,500 1 70/60 14,583
and Women. Assessment.
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Total................. ................ 45,000 1 .............. 48,541
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Dated: December 2, 2010.
Carol E. Walker,
Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention.
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