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should contact: Mrs. Bonnie Campbell,
Committee Management Officer, Office
of Extramural Research, Education and
Priority Populations, AHRQ, 540
Gaither Road, Room 2038, Rockville,
Maryland 20850, Telephone (301) 427–
1554.
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subject to change as priorities dictate.
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who are invited by the Agency for
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(AHRQ), and agree to be available, to
conduct on an as needed basis,
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to the public in accordance with the
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section 10(d), 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4), and 5
U.S.C. 552b(c)(6). Grant applications for
‘‘Partnerships for Sustainable Research
and Dissemination of Evidence-Based
Medicine (R24)’’ are to be reviewed and
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disclose confidential trade secrets or
commercial property such as patentable
material, and personal information
concerning individuals associated with
the grant applications, the disclosure of
which would constitute a clearly
unwarranted invasion of personal
privacy.
Dated: August 30, 2012.
Carolyn M. Clancy,
Director.
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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.
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chapter 35). To request a copy of these
requests, call (404) 639–7570 or send an
email to omb@cdc.gov. Send written
comments to CDC Desk Officer, Office of
Management and Budget, Washington,
DC or by fax to (202) 395–5806. Written
comments should be received within 30
days of this notice.
Proposed Project
The National Health and Nutrition
Examination Survey (NHANES)—
(0920–0237, Expiration 11/30/2012)—
Extension—National Center for Health
Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
Section 306 of the Public Health
Service (PHS) Act (42 U.S.C. 242k), as
amended, authorizes that the Secretary
of Health and Human Services (DHHS),
acting through NCHS, shall collect
statistics on the extent and nature of
illness and disability; environmental,
social and other health hazards; and
determinants of health of the population
of the United States.
The National Health and Nutrition
Examination Survey (NHANES) has, to
date, been authorized as a generic
clearance under OMB Number 0920–
0237. A change in accounting practices,
however, requires a shift to a newlyassigned clearance number for future
full cycles of the survey. This extension
requests generic clearance for all
activities needed to successfully
complete the current 2011–2012
NHANES survey cycle, which ends in
early 2013. There are no changes to any
information collection forms. A nine
month clearance is requested.
The National Health and Nutrition
Examination Survey (NHANES) was
conducted periodically between 1970
and 1994, and continuously since 1999
by the National Center for Health
Statistics, CDC.
Approximately one-quarter year of
data collection is needed to complete
the 2011–2012 cycle. Approximately
3,850 respondents participate in some
aspect of the full survey. Of these, some
complete the screening portion and are
then screened out of the sample. Some
additional respondents complete the
screener and the household interview
sections, but decline to be examined.
The remaining approximately 1,300
participate in the screener, household
interview and physical examination and
followups. Averaging the burden across
all respondents, at these varying levels
of participation, results in an average
burden of 2.4 hours. The burden for this
activity is 9,240 hours.
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The completion of the special study,
National Youth Fitness Study, will have
approximately 1,037 respondents in this
quarter for a total burden of 1,037 hours.
In addition, up to 1,000 additional
persons (non-NHANES respondents)
might participate in tests of procedures
or other special studies. The average
burden for these special study/pretest
respondents is 3 hours for a total of
3,000 hours of burden. The burden for
these studies is a total of 4,037 hours.
Participation in NHANES is
completely voluntary and confidential.
NHANES programs produce
descriptive statistics which measure the
health and nutrition status of the
general population. Through the use of
questionnaires, physical examinations,
and laboratory tests, NHANES studies
the relationship between diet, nutrition
and health in a representative sample of
the United States. NHANES monitors
the prevalence of chronic conditions
and risk factors related to health such as
arthritis, asthma, osteoporosis,
infectious diseases, diabetes, high blood
pressure, high cholesterol, obesity,
smoking, drug and alcohol use, physical
activity, environmental exposures, and
diet. NHANES data are used to produce
national reference data on height,
weight, and nutrient levels in the blood.
Results from more recent NHANES can
be compared to findings reported from
previous surveys to monitor changes in
the health of the U.S. population over
time. NHANES continues to collect
genetic material on a national
probability sample for future genetic
research aimed at understanding disease
susceptibility in the U.S. population.
NCHS collects personal identification
information. Participant level data items
will include basic demographic
information, name, address, social
security number, Medicare number and
participant health information to allow
for linkages to other data sources such
as the National Death Index and data
from the Centers for Medicare and
Medicaid Services (CMS).
NHANES data users include the U.S.
Congress; numerous Federal agencies
such as other branches of the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention, the
National Institutes of Health, and the
United States Department of
Agriculture; private groups such as the
American Heart Association; schools of
public health; and private businesses.
There is no cost to respondents other
than their time. The total estimate of
annualized burden is 13,277 hours.
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ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN TABLE
Number of
respondents
Type of respondent
1. NHANES Respondents ...........................................................................................................
2. Special study/pretest participants ............................................................................................
Dated: August 30, 2012.
Ron A. Otten,
Director, Office of Scientific Integrity, Office
of the Associate Director for Science, Office
of the Directors, Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
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Care Act in 2010 (ACA). AI/AN people
have traditionally been medically
underserved and have health disparities
significantly above those of the
population as a whole. In order to
ensure that AI/AN people have full
knowledge of these new changes and
the fullest access to CMS programs, this
award will study the adoption and
impact of these new authorities on the
Indian health care system.
Amount of the Award
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services
Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP
Programs: Research and Analysis on
Impact of CMS Programs on the Indian
Health Care System
Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services (CMS), HHS.
ACTION: Notice of Single Source Award.
AGENCY:
The total amount of funding available
over a five year period is $3,175,000.00.
The initial award will be awarded at
$635,000.00. The subsequent years will
be awarded on a non-competing
continuation basis at approximately
$635,000.00 per year for 5 total years,
and will be subject to the availability of
funds and satisfactory performance by
the recipient.
SUMMARY:
Justification for Single Source Award
Purpose of Award
The IHS and Tribal health programs
have had long standing authority to bill
Medicare and Medicaid for services
provided at their facilities. These
participating and billing authorities
were expanded by the American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
(ARRA), the Children’s Health
Insurance Program Reauthorization Act
of 2009 (CHIPRA), and the Affordable
For the past five years through
Cooperative Agreements with IHS,
NIHB has provided analysis and
research of the potential and actual
impact of CMS programs on AI/AN
beneficiaries and the health care system
serving these beneficiaries. This work
has included extensive analysis and
research on Medicare and Medicaid data
enrollment of AI/AN beneficiaries to
understand utilization of the AI/AN
population in the context of CMS
programs. In addition, the NIHB has
been instrumental in tracking CMS
regulations and providing analysis and
research to better understand the
implications of CMS regulatory
guidance on the Indian health programs.
Based on this experience, NIHB is the
only entity capable of carrying out the
scope of activities because the scope of
work builds on past experience and
knowledge. Any other source would not
have all of the knowledge and
experience gained in the last five years.
The NIHB provides research on health
program issues impacting AI/ANs to
over 565 Federally-recognized Tribes
and has historically provided these
services for several decades in
conjunction with the HIS. The NIHB
program has a national focus relevant to
its AI/AN constituency who need to
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This notice supports
expansion of research on the impact of
CMS programs on the Indian health care
system through a single source award.
The Indian Health Service (IHS), Tribes
and Tribal Organizations and Urban
programs, deliver health care services to
American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN)
people through a network of hospitals,
clinics and other providers. This award
expands research on the impact of CMS
programs and the delivery of health care
to AI/AN beneficiaries.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Rodger Goodacre, Centers for Medicare
& Medicaid Services, Office of Public
Affairs/Tribal Affairs Group, 7500
Security Boulevard, M/S S1–05–13,
Baltimore, MD 21244–1850, (410) 786–
3209.
Intended Recipient: National Indian
Health Board (NIHB).
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Number of
responses per
respondent
3,850
2,037
Average
burden per
response
(in hours)
1
1
2.4
2
know through substantive research
about the changes and updates in the
latest health care services and access
through CMS programs.
Project Period
The anticipated period of
performance is for this cooperative
agreement is August 31, 2012 through
August 30, 2017 with funding awarded
in 12-month budget increments subject
to the availability of funds and
satisfactory performance.
Provisions of the Notice
CMS has solicited a proposal from the
NIHB to undertake analysis, research
and studies to address the impact of
CMS programs and AI/AN beneficiaries
and the health care system serving those
beneficiaries. The project consists of
four principal research objectives:
• Study the ongoing impact of CMS
programs on the Indian health system
through analysis of, response to, and
implementation of CMS regulations by
Indian health providers.
• Study AI/AN demographic,
enrollment, and utilization data and
propose strategies to increase CMS data
system capabilities to create more
Indian specific reporting capacity.
• Provide ongoing study of CMS
efforts to increase AI/AN knowledge of
CMS programs and CMS responsiveness
to Indian health system.
• Provide research support on the use
and effectiveness of the CMS Tribal
Consultation Policy. CMS requested that
the NIHB submit an application which
includes:
1. Cover Letter.
2. SF–424 Application for Federal
Assistance.
3. SF–424A Budget Information—
Non-Construction Programs.
4. A budget narrative (not to exceed
three single spaced pages).
5. Abstract of Project.
6. A research project narrative that
describes each of the four separate
objectives (the entire narrative not to
exceed 12 single space pages).
7. SF–424B Assurances.
8. Health Board Resolution.
9. 501(c)(3) Non-Profit certification.
10. Resumes of all key personnel.
11. Position descriptions.
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[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[30-Day 12-0237]
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
(404) 639-7570 or send an email to omb@cdc.gov. Send written comments
to CDC Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC or
by fax to (202) 395-5806. Written comments should be received within 30
days of this notice.
Proposed Project
The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES)--
(0920-0237, Expiration 11/30/2012)--Extension--National Center for
Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC).
Background and Brief Description
Section 306 of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act (42 U.S.C.
242k), as amended, authorizes that the Secretary of Health and Human
Services (DHHS), acting through NCHS, shall collect statistics on the
extent and nature of illness and disability; environmental, social and
other health hazards; and determinants of health of the population of
the United States.
The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) has,
to date, been authorized as a generic clearance under OMB Number 0920-
0237. A change in accounting practices, however, requires a shift to a
newly-assigned clearance number for future full cycles of the survey.
This extension requests generic clearance for all activities needed to
successfully complete the current 2011-2012 NHANES survey cycle, which
ends in early 2013. There are no changes to any information collection
forms. A nine month clearance is requested.
The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) was
conducted periodically between 1970 and 1994, and continuously since
1999 by the National Center for Health Statistics, CDC.
Approximately one-quarter year of data collection is needed to
complete the 2011-2012 cycle. Approximately 3,850 respondents
participate in some aspect of the full survey. Of these, some complete
the screening portion and are then screened out of the sample. Some
additional respondents complete the screener and the household
interview sections, but decline to be examined. The remaining
approximately 1,300 participate in the screener, household interview
and physical examination and followups. Averaging the burden across all
respondents, at these varying levels of participation, results in an
average burden of 2.4 hours. The burden for this activity is 9,240
hours.
The completion of the special study, National Youth Fitness Study,
will have approximately 1,037 respondents in this quarter for a total
burden of 1,037 hours. In addition, up to 1,000 additional persons
(non-NHANES respondents) might participate in tests of procedures or
other special studies. The average burden for these special study/
pretest respondents is 3 hours for a total of 3,000 hours of burden.
The burden for these studies is a total of 4,037 hours.
Participation in NHANES is completely voluntary and confidential.
NHANES programs produce descriptive statistics which measure the
health and nutrition status of the general population. Through the use
of questionnaires, physical examinations, and laboratory tests, NHANES
studies the relationship between diet, nutrition and health in a
representative sample of the United States. NHANES monitors the
prevalence of chronic conditions and risk factors related to health
such as arthritis, asthma, osteoporosis, infectious diseases, diabetes,
high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, smoking, drug and
alcohol use, physical activity, environmental exposures, and diet.
NHANES data are used to produce national reference data on height,
weight, and nutrient levels in the blood. Results from more recent
NHANES can be compared to findings reported from previous surveys to
monitor changes in the health of the U.S. population over time. NHANES
continues to collect genetic material on a national probability sample
for future genetic research aimed at understanding disease
susceptibility in the U.S. population. NCHS collects personal
identification information. Participant level data items will include
basic demographic information, name, address, social security number,
Medicare number and participant health information to allow for
linkages to other data sources such as the National Death Index and
data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
NHANES data users include the U.S. Congress; numerous Federal
agencies such as other branches of the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, the National Institutes of Health, and the United States
Department of Agriculture; private groups such as the American Heart
Association; schools of public health; and private businesses. There is
no cost to respondents other than their time. The total estimate of
annualized burden is 13,277 hours.
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Estimated Annualized Burden Table
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Number of Average burden
Type of respondent Number of responses per per response
respondents respondent (in hours)
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1. NHANES Respondents........................................... 3,850 1 2.4
2. Special study/pretest participants........................... 2,037 1 2
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Dated: August 30, 2012.
Ron A. Otten,
Director, Office of Scientific Integrity, Office of the Associate
Director for Science, Office of the Directors, Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention.
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