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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services
[Document Identifier: CMS–10282, CMS–R–
65, CMS–R–39, CMS–10491, and CMS–R–
52]
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Submission for OMB
Review; Comment Request
ACTION:
The Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing
an opportunity for the public to
comment on CMS’ intention to collect
information from the public. Under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(PRA), federal agencies are required to
publish notice in the Federal Register
concerning each proposed collection of
information, including each proposed
extension or reinstatement of an existing
collection of information, and to allow
a second opportunity for public
comment on the notice. Interested
persons are invited to send comments
regarding the burden estimate or any
other aspect of this collection of
information, including any of the
following subjects: (1) The necessity and
utility of the proposed information
collection for the proper performance of
the agency’s functions; (2) the accuracy
of the estimated burden; (3) ways to
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity
of the information to be collected; and
(4) the use of automated collection
techniques or other forms of information
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When commenting on the
proposed information collections,
please reference the document identifier
or OMB control number. To be assured
consideration, comments and
recommendations must be received by
the OMB desk officer via one of the
following transmissions:
OMB, Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs, Attention: CMS Desk
Officer, Fax Number: (202) 395–6974,
OR Email: OIRA_submission@
omb.eop.gov.
To obtain copies of a supporting
statement and any related forms for the
proposed collection(s) summarized in
this notice, you may make your request
using one of following:
1. Access CMS’ Web site address at
https://www.cms.hhs.gov/
PaperworkReductionActof1995.
2. Email your request, including your
address, phone number, OMB number,
and CMS document identifier, to
Paperwork@cms.hhs.gov.
3. Call the Reports Clearance Office at
(410) 786–1326.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Reports Clearance Office at (410) 786–
1326.
ADDRESSES:
Under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA)
(44 U.S.C. 3501–3520), federal agencies
must obtain approval from the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for each
collection of information they conduct
or sponsor. The term ‘‘collection of
information’’ is defined in 44 U.S.C.
3502(3) and 5 CFR 1320.3(c) and
includes agency requests or
requirements that members of the public
submit reports, keep records, or provide
information to a third party. Section
3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA (44 U.S.C.
3506(c)(2)(A)) requires federal agencies
to publish a 30-day notice in the
Federal Register concerning each
proposed collection of information,
including each proposed extension or
reinstatement of an existing collection
of information, before submitting the
collection to OMB for approval. To
comply with this requirement, CMS is
publishing this notice that summarizes
the following proposed collection(s) of
information for public comment:
1. Type of Information Collection
Request: Reinstatement with change of a
previously approved collection; Title of
Information Collection: Conditions of
Participation for Comprehensive
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Notice.
SUMMARY:
technology to minimize the information
collection burden.
DATES: Comments on the collection(s) of
information must be received by the
OMB desk officer by November 25,
2013.
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Outpatient Rehabilitation Facilities
(CORFs) and Supporting Regulations;
Use: The Conditions of Participation
(CoPs) and accompanying requirements
specified in the regulations are used by
our surveyors as a basis for determining
whether a comprehensive outpatient
rehabilitation facility (CORF) qualifies
to be awarded a Medicare provider
agreement. We believe the health care
industry practice demonstrates that the
patient clinical records and general
content of records are necessary to
ensure the well-being and safety of
patients and that professional treatment
and accountability are a normal part of
industry practice. Form Number: CMS–
10282 (OCN: 0938–1091); Frequency:
Yearly; Affected Public: Private sector—
Business or other for-profit and Not-forprofit institutions; Number of
Respondents: 314; Total Annual
Responses: 314; Total Annual Hours:
8,076. (For policy questions regarding
this collection contact Jacqueline Leach
at 410–786–4282.)
2. Type of Information Collection
Request: Reinstatement with change of a
previously approved collection; Title of
Information Collection: Final Peer
Review Organizations Sanction
Regulations in 42 CFR Sections 1004.40,
1004.50, 1004.60, and 1004.70; Use: The
Peer Review Improvement Act of 1982
amended Title XI of the Social Security
Act (the Act), creating the Utilization
and Quality Control Peer Review
Organization Program. Section 1156 of
the Act imposes obligations on health
care practitioners and others who
furnish or order services or items under
Medicare. This section also provides for
sanction actions, if the Secretary
determines that the obligations as stated
by this section are not met. Quality
Improvement Organizations (QIOs) are
responsible for identifying violations.
The QIOs may allow practitioners or
other entities, opportunities to submit
relevant information before determining
that a violation has occurred. The
information collection requirements
contained in this information collection
request are used by the QIOs to collect
the information necessary to make their
decision. Form Number: CMS–R–65
(OCN: 0938–0444); Frequency: On
occasion; Affected Public: Private
sector—Business or other for-profit and
Not-for-profit institutions; Number of
Respondents: 53; Total Annual
Responses: 53; Total Annual Hours:
14,310. (For policy questions regarding
this collection contact Coles Mercier at
410–786–2112.)
3. Type of Information Collection
Request: Reinstatement with change of a
previously approved collection; Title of
Information Collection: Home Health
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Conditions of Participation (CoP) and
Supporting Regulations; Use: The
information collection requirements
contained in this request are part of the
requirements classified as the
conditions of participation (CoPs) which
are based on criteria prescribed in law
and are standards designed to ensure
that each facility has properly trained
staff to provide the appropriate safe
physical environment for patients.
These particular standards reflect
comparable standards developed by
industry organizations such as the Joint
Commission on Accreditation of
Healthcare Organizations, and the
Community Health Accreditation
Program. We will use this information
along with state agency surveyors, the
regional home health intermediaries and
home health agencies (HHAs) for the
purpose of ensuring compliance with
Medicare CoPs as well as ensuring the
quality of care provided by HHA
patients. Form Numbers: CMS–R–39
(OCN: 0938–0365); Frequency:
Occasionally; Affected Public: Private
sector—Business or for-profits and Notfor-profit institutions, and State, Local
or Tribal governments; Number of
Respondents: 13,577; Total Annual
Responses: 20,202,576; Total Annual
Hours: 6,422,694. (For policy questions
regarding this collection contact
Danielle Shearer at 410–786–6617.)
4. Type of Information Collection
Request: New collection (Request for a
new OMB control number); Title of
Information Collection: Enrollment
Assistance Program; Use: As required by
the Affordable Care Act, we will
implement a grant-based Navigator
Program to provide support to targeted
communities. However, there will also
be a need for broader based enrollment
assistance in population centers we
identified in states with Federallyfacilitated Marketplaces (FFMs) to
provide Health Insurance Marketplace
enrollment assistance to populations not
covered or targeted by the Navigator
Program. The target populations are
individual consumers and families
eligible to enroll in Qualified Health
Plans (QHPs) in population centers we
identified. Without such access to inperson enrollment assistance, millions
of individuals who will be eligible for
health insurance coverage in the
Marketplaces might not have access to
the direct assistance required to make
educated choices on available
healthcare options and may therefore be
unable to successfully enroll in the
Marketplaces. To monitor program
effectiveness, the Enrollment Assistance
Program will provide weekly, monthly,
quarterly and annual reports. The 60-
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day Federal Register notice was
published on July 29, 2013 (78 FR
45205). No comments were received.
Form Number: CMS–10491 (OCN:
0938–NEW); Frequency: Weekly,
Monthly, Quarterly, Yearly; Affected
Public: Private Sector; Number of
Respondents: 11; Number of Responses:
84; Total Annual Hours: 554. (For
policy questions regarding this
collection contact Jabaar Gray at 301–
492–4255.)
5. Type of Information Collection
Request: Reinstatement with change of a
previously approved collection; Title of
Information Collection: Conditions for
Coverage of Suppliers of End Stage
Renal Disease (ESRD) Services and
Supporting Regulations; Use: The
information collection requirements
described herein are part of the
Medicare and Medicaid Programs;
Conditions for Coverage for End-Stage
Renal Disease Facilities. The
requirements fall into two categories:
Recordkeeping requirements and
reporting requirements. With regard to
the recordkeeping requirements, we use
these conditions for coverage to certify
health care facilities that want to
participate in the Medicare or Medicaid
programs. For the reporting
requirements, the information is needed
to assess and ensure proper distribution
and effective utilization of ESRD
treatment resources while maintaining
or improving quality of care. The
recordkeeping requirements imposed by
this collection are no different than
other conditions for coverage in that
they reflect comparable standards
developed by industry organizations
such as the Renal Physicians
Association, American Society of
Transplant Surgeons, National Kidney
Foundation, and the National
Association of Patients on Hemodialysis
and Transplantation. Form Number:
CMS–R–52 (OCN: 0938–0386);
Frequency: Annually; Affected Public:
Private sector—Business or other forprofit; Number of Respondents: 6,464;
Total Annual Responses: 139,110; Total
Annual Hours: 523,454. (For policy
questions regarding this collection
contact Lauren Oviatt at 410–786–4683.)
Dated: October 22, 2013.
Martique Jones,
Deputy Director, Regulations Development
Group, Office of Strategic Operations and
Regulatory Affairs.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services
[CMS–3286–PN]
Medicare and Medicaid Programs:
Application From the Joint
Commission for Continued Approval of
Its Home Health Agency (HHA)
Accreditation Program
Centers for Medicare and
Medicaid Services, HHS.
ACTION: Proposed notice.
AGENCY:
This proposed notice
acknowledges the receipt of an
application from the Joint Commission
for continued recognition as a national
accrediting organization for Home
Health Agencies (HHAs) that wish to
participate in the Medicare or Medicaid
programs. Section 1865(b)(3)(A) of the
Social Security Act (the Act) requires
that within 60 days of receipt of an
organization’s complete application,
CMS publish a notice that identifies the
national accrediting body making the
request, describes the nature of the
request, and provides at least a 30-day
public comment period.
DATES: To be assured consideration,
comments must be received at one of
the addresses provided below, no later
than 5 p.m. on November 24, 2013.
ADDRESSES: In commenting, please refer
to file code CMS–3286–PN. Because of
staff and resource limitations, we cannot
accept comments by facsimile (FAX)
transmission.
You may submit comments in one of
four ways:
1. Electronically. You may submit
electronic comments on specific issues
in this regulation to https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the
‘‘submit a comment’’ instructions.
2. By regular mail. You may mail
written comments (one original and two
copies) to the following address ONLY:
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services, Department of Health and
Human Services, Attention: CMS–3286–
PN, P.O. Box 8016, Baltimore, MD
21244–8010.
Please allow sufficient time for mailed
comments to be received before the
close of the comment period.
3. By express or overnight mail. You
may send written comments to the
following address ONLY: Centers for
Medicare & Medicaid Services,
Department of Health and Human
Services, Attention: CMS–3286–PN,
Mail Stop C4–26–05, 7500 Security
Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244–1850.
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[Document Identifier: CMS-10282, CMS-R-65, CMS-R-39, CMS-10491, and
CMS-R-52]
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB
Review; Comment Request
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is
announcing an opportunity for the public to comment on CMS' intention
to collect information from the public. Under the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995 (PRA), federal agencies are required to publish notice in
the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of
information, including each proposed extension or reinstatement of an
existing collection of information, and to allow a second opportunity
for public comment on the notice. Interested persons are invited to
send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this
collection of information, including any of the following subjects: (1)
The necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for
the proper performance of the agency's functions; (2) the accuracy of
the estimated burden; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) the use of
automated collection techniques or other forms of information
technology to minimize the information collection burden.
DATES: Comments on the collection(s) of information must be received by
the OMB desk officer by November 25, 2013.
ADDRESSES: When commenting on the proposed information collections,
please reference the document identifier or OMB control number. To be
assured consideration, comments and recommendations must be received by
the OMB desk officer via one of the following transmissions:
OMB, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: CMS
Desk Officer, Fax Number: (202) 395-6974, OR Email: OIRA_submission@omb.eop.gov.
To obtain copies of a supporting statement and any related forms
for the proposed collection(s) summarized in this notice, you may make
your request using one of following:
1. Access CMS' Web site address at https://www.cms.hhs.gov/PaperworkReductionActof1995.
2. Email your request, including your address, phone number, OMB
number, and CMS document identifier, to Paperwork@cms.hhs.gov.
3. Call the Reports Clearance Office at (410) 786-1326.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Reports Clearance Office at (410) 786-
1326.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), federal agencies must obtain approval from
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each collection of
information they conduct or sponsor. The term ``collection of
information'' is defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR 1320.3(c) and
includes agency requests or requirements that members of the public
submit reports, keep records, or provide information to a third party.
Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)) requires
federal agencies to publish a 30-day notice in the Federal Register
concerning each proposed collection of information, including each
proposed extension or reinstatement of an existing collection of
information, before submitting the collection to OMB for approval. To
comply with this requirement, CMS is publishing this notice that
summarizes the following proposed collection(s) of information for
public comment:
1. Type of Information Collection Request: Reinstatement with
change of a previously approved collection; Title of Information
Collection: Conditions of Participation for Comprehensive Outpatient
Rehabilitation Facilities (CORFs) and Supporting Regulations; Use: The
Conditions of Participation (CoPs) and accompanying requirements
specified in the regulations are used by our surveyors as a basis for
determining whether a comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation facility
(CORF) qualifies to be awarded a Medicare provider agreement. We
believe the health care industry practice demonstrates that the patient
clinical records and general content of records are necessary to ensure
the well-being and safety of patients and that professional treatment
and accountability are a normal part of industry practice. Form Number:
CMS-10282 (OCN: 0938-1091); Frequency: Yearly; Affected Public: Private
sector--Business or other for-profit and Not-for-profit institutions;
Number of Respondents: 314; Total Annual Responses: 314; Total Annual
Hours: 8,076. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact
Jacqueline Leach at 410-786-4282.)
2. Type of Information Collection Request: Reinstatement with
change of a previously approved collection; Title of Information
Collection: Final Peer Review Organizations Sanction Regulations in 42
CFR Sections 1004.40, 1004.50, 1004.60, and 1004.70; Use: The Peer
Review Improvement Act of 1982 amended Title XI of the Social Security
Act (the Act), creating the Utilization and Quality Control Peer Review
Organization Program. Section 1156 of the Act imposes obligations on
health care practitioners and others who furnish or order services or
items under Medicare. This section also provides for sanction actions,
if the Secretary determines that the obligations as stated by this
section are not met. Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs) are
responsible for identifying violations. The QIOs may allow
practitioners or other entities, opportunities to submit relevant
information before determining that a violation has occurred. The
information collection requirements contained in this information
collection request are used by the QIOs to collect the information
necessary to make their decision. Form Number: CMS-R-65 (OCN: 0938-
0444); Frequency: On occasion; Affected Public: Private sector--
Business or other for-profit and Not-for-profit institutions; Number of
Respondents: 53; Total Annual Responses: 53; Total Annual Hours:
14,310. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Coles
Mercier at 410-786-2112.)
3. Type of Information Collection Request: Reinstatement with
change of a previously approved collection; Title of Information
Collection: Home Health
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Conditions of Participation (CoP) and Supporting Regulations; Use: The
information collection requirements contained in this request are part
of the requirements classified as the conditions of participation
(CoPs) which are based on criteria prescribed in law and are standards
designed to ensure that each facility has properly trained staff to
provide the appropriate safe physical environment for patients. These
particular standards reflect comparable standards developed by industry
organizations such as the Joint Commission on Accreditation of
Healthcare Organizations, and the Community Health Accreditation
Program. We will use this information along with state agency
surveyors, the regional home health intermediaries and home health
agencies (HHAs) for the purpose of ensuring compliance with Medicare
CoPs as well as ensuring the quality of care provided by HHA patients.
Form Numbers: CMS-R-39 (OCN: 0938-0365); Frequency: Occasionally;
Affected Public: Private sector--Business or for-profits and Not-for-
profit institutions, and State, Local or Tribal governments; Number of
Respondents: 13,577; Total Annual Responses: 20,202,576; Total Annual
Hours: 6,422,694. (For policy questions regarding this collection
contact Danielle Shearer at 410-786-6617.)
4. Type of Information Collection Request: New collection (Request
for a new OMB control number); Title of Information Collection:
Enrollment Assistance Program; Use: As required by the Affordable Care
Act, we will implement a grant-based Navigator Program to provide
support to targeted communities. However, there will also be a need for
broader based enrollment assistance in population centers we identified
in states with Federally-facilitated Marketplaces (FFMs) to provide
Health Insurance Marketplace enrollment assistance to populations not
covered or targeted by the Navigator Program. The target populations
are individual consumers and families eligible to enroll in Qualified
Health Plans (QHPs) in population centers we identified. Without such
access to in-person enrollment assistance, millions of individuals who
will be eligible for health insurance coverage in the Marketplaces
might not have access to the direct assistance required to make
educated choices on available healthcare options and may therefore be
unable to successfully enroll in the Marketplaces. To monitor program
effectiveness, the Enrollment Assistance Program will provide weekly,
monthly, quarterly and annual reports. The 60-day Federal Register
notice was published on July 29, 2013 (78 FR 45205). No comments were
received. Form Number: CMS-10491 (OCN: 0938-NEW); Frequency: Weekly,
Monthly, Quarterly, Yearly; Affected Public: Private Sector; Number of
Respondents: 11; Number of Responses: 84; Total Annual Hours: 554. (For
policy questions regarding this collection contact Jabaar Gray at 301-
492-4255.)
5. Type of Information Collection Request: Reinstatement with
change of a previously approved collection; Title of Information
Collection: Conditions for Coverage of Suppliers of End Stage Renal
Disease (ESRD) Services and Supporting Regulations; Use: The
information collection requirements described herein are part of the
Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Conditions for Coverage for End-Stage
Renal Disease Facilities. The requirements fall into two categories:
Recordkeeping requirements and reporting requirements. With regard to
the recordkeeping requirements, we use these conditions for coverage to
certify health care facilities that want to participate in the Medicare
or Medicaid programs. For the reporting requirements, the information
is needed to assess and ensure proper distribution and effective
utilization of ESRD treatment resources while maintaining or improving
quality of care. The recordkeeping requirements imposed by this
collection are no different than other conditions for coverage in that
they reflect comparable standards developed by industry organizations
such as the Renal Physicians Association, American Society of
Transplant Surgeons, National Kidney Foundation, and the National
Association of Patients on Hemodialysis and Transplantation. Form
Number: CMS-R-52 (OCN: 0938-0386); Frequency: Annually; Affected
Public: Private sector--Business or other for-profit; Number of
Respondents: 6,464; Total Annual Responses: 139,110; Total Annual
Hours: 523,454. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact
Lauren Oviatt at 410-786-4683.)
Dated: October 22, 2013.
Martique Jones,
Deputy Director, Regulations Development Group, Office of Strategic
Operations and Regulatory Affairs.
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