Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection: Public Comment Request, 76309-76310 [2013-29991]

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[FR Doc. 2013–29917 Filed 12–16–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Health Resources and Services Administration Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection: Public Comment Request Health Resources and Services Administration, HHS. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 ACTION: 76309 Notice. In compliance with the requirement for opportunity for public comment on proposed data collection projects (Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995), the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announces plans to submit an Information Collection Request (ICR), described below, to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Prior to submitting the ICR to OMB, HRSA seeks comments from the public regarding the burden estimate, below, or any other aspect of the ICR. DATES: Comments on this Information Collection Request must be received within 60 days of this notice. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments to paperwork@hrsa.gov or mail the HRSA Information Collection Clearance Officer, Room 10–29, Parklawn Building, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request more information on the proposed project or to obtain a copy of the data collection plans and draft instruments, email paperwork@hrsa.gov or call the HRSA Information Collection Clearance Officer at (301) 443–1984. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: When submitting comments or requesting information, please include the information request collection title for reference. Information Collection Request Title: HRSA AIDS Drug Assistance Program Quarterly Report OMB No. 0915–0294— Extension Abstract: HRSA’s AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) is funded through Part B of Title XXVI of the Public Health Service Act, as amended by the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009 (The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program), which provides grants to states and territories. ADAP provides medications for the treatment of HIV disease. Program funds may also be used to purchase health insurance for eligible clients or for services that enhance access, adherence, and monitoring of drug treatments. Need and Proposed Use of the Information: Each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and the Pacific territories receive ADAP grants. As part of the funding requirements, ADAP grantees submit quarterly reports that include information on patients served, pharmaceuticals dispensed, pricing, sources of support to provide HIV/AIDS medications, eligibility requirements, cost data, and coordination with SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\17DEN1.SGM 17DEN1 76310 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 242 / Tuesday, December 17, 2013 / Notices Medicaid. Each quarterly report requests updates from programs on the number of patients served, type of pharmaceuticals dispensed, and prices paid to provide medications. The first quarterly report of each ADAP fiscal year (due in July of each year) also requests information that only changes annually (e.g., state funding, drug formulary, eligibility criteria for enrollment, and cost-saving strategies including coordination with Medicaid). Describe the need for the information and proposed use of the information: The quarterly report represents the best method for HRSA to determine how ADAP grant funds are expended and to provide answers to requests from Congress and other organizations. Likely Respondents: ADAP Grantees. Burden Statement: Burden in this context means the time expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, disclose or provide the information requested. This includes the time needed to review instructions; to develop, acquire, install and utilize technology and systems for the purpose of collecting, validating and verifying information, processing and Number of respondents Form name ADAP Quarterly Report—Qtr. 1 ........................................... ADAP Quarterly Reports—Qtr. 1, 2, & 3 ............................. Total .............................................................................. HRSA specifically requests comments on (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. Dated: December 9, 2013. Bahar Niakan, Director, Division of Policy and Information Coordination. [FR Doc. 2013–29991 Filed 12–16–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4165–15–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Health Resources and Services Administration Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Public Comment Request Health Resources and Services Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice. wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: In compliance with Section 3507(a)(1)(D) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has submitted an Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. Comments submitted during the first public review SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:45 Dec 16, 2013 Jkt 232001 57 57 57 Number of responses per respondent Information Collection Request Title: Evaluation of the Frontier Community Health Care Network Coordination Grant OMB No. 0915–xxxx—NEW. Abstract: In fiscal year (FY) 2012, the Office of Rural Health Policy (ORHP) funded an evaluation of the Frontier Community Health Care Network Coordination (FCHCNC) grant. This 3year grant program awarded to the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services focuses on a community-based, client-centered clinical service coordination and health promotion model. The program will be coordinated by a clinically-trained Care Transitions Coordinator (CTC) working with Community Health Workers (CHW) in 11 participating network communities. By developing intervention with clients, the CTC and CHWs will work to improve care Frm 00042 Fmt 4703 Total responses 1 3 ........................ of this ICR will be provided to OMB. OMB will accept further comments from the public during the review and approval period. DATES: Comments on this ICR should be received within 30 days of this notice. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, including the Information Collection Request Title, to the desk officer for HRSA, either by email to OIRA_ submission@omb.eop.gov or by fax to 202–395–5806. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request a copy of the clearance requests submitted to OMB for review, email the HRSA Information Collection Clearance Officer at paperwork@hrsa.gov or call (301) 443–1984. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information; to train personnel and to be able to respond to a collection of information; to search data sources; to complete and review the collection of information; and to transmit or otherwise disclose the information. The total annual burden hours estimated for this Information Collection Request are summarized in the table below. Total Estimated Annualized burden hours: Sfmt 4703 57 171 228 Average burden per response (in hours) Total burden hours 3.0 1.5 ........................ 171.0 256.5 427.5 transitions and client outcomes by reducing or eliminating avoidable hospitalizations and re-hospitalizations, emergency room (ER) visits, and nursing home placements. The program will be subject to a 3year independent evaluation. As part of this 3-year evaluation, HRSA will be collecting qualitative and quantitative information. To support the qualitative analysis, HRSA will conduct site visits and telephonic key informant interviews with the critical access hospitals, tertiary hospitals, and the support staff coordinating the program. Data collection will focus on client/ family satisfaction, whether goals were achieved in working with clients, and the strengths and challenges associated with implementing the program. Additionally, HRSA will be collecting data quarterly from the grantee sites in order to gain a deeper understanding of the program’s implementation. Finally, quantitative data will be gathered for studying the effectiveness of each intervention, specifically identifying differences between pre- and postintervention health care utilization, hospital readmissions, and other clientspecific outcomes. Where data are available, HRSA will assess cost effectiveness of the program. Need and Proposed Use of the Information This evaluation will consist of reviewing the implementation and effectiveness of the FCHCNC grant for the 11 participating network communities. The evaluation will allow HRSA to determine the following objectives: E:\FR\FM\17DEN1.SGM 17DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 242 (Tuesday, December 17, 2013)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-29991]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Health Resources and Services Administration


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection: 
Public Comment Request

AGENCY: Health Resources and Services Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the requirement for opportunity for public 
comment on proposed data collection projects (Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995), the Health Resources and Services 
Administration (HRSA) announces plans to submit an Information 
Collection Request (ICR), described below, to the Office of Management 
and Budget (OMB). Prior to submitting the ICR to OMB, HRSA seeks 
comments from the public regarding the burden estimate, below, or any 
other aspect of the ICR.

DATES: Comments on this Information Collection Request must be received 
within 60 days of this notice.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments to paperwork@hrsa.gov or mail the HRSA 
Information Collection Clearance Officer, Room 10-29, Parklawn 
Building, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request more information on the 
proposed project or to obtain a copy of the data collection plans and 
draft instruments, email paperwork@hrsa.gov or call the HRSA 
Information Collection Clearance Officer at (301) 443-1984.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: When submitting comments or requesting 
information, please include the information request collection title 
for reference.
    Information Collection Request Title: HRSA AIDS Drug Assistance 
Program Quarterly Report OMB No. 0915-0294--Extension
    Abstract: HRSA's AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) is funded 
through Part B of Title XXVI of the Public Health Service Act, as 
amended by the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009 (The 
Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program), which provides grants to states and 
territories. ADAP provides medications for the treatment of HIV 
disease. Program funds may also be used to purchase health insurance 
for eligible clients or for services that enhance access, adherence, 
and monitoring of drug treatments.
    Need and Proposed Use of the Information: Each of the 50 states, 
the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and the 
Pacific territories receive ADAP grants. As part of the funding 
requirements, ADAP grantees submit quarterly reports that include 
information on patients served, pharmaceuticals dispensed, pricing, 
sources of support to provide HIV/AIDS medications, eligibility 
requirements, cost data, and coordination with

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Medicaid. Each quarterly report requests updates from programs on the 
number of patients served, type of pharmaceuticals dispensed, and 
prices paid to provide medications. The first quarterly report of each 
ADAP fiscal year (due in July of each year) also requests information 
that only changes annually (e.g., state funding, drug formulary, 
eligibility criteria for enrollment, and cost-saving strategies 
including coordination with Medicaid).
    Describe the need for the information and proposed use of the 
information: The quarterly report represents the best method for HRSA 
to determine how ADAP grant funds are expended and to provide answers 
to requests from Congress and other organizations.
    Likely Respondents: ADAP Grantees.
    Burden Statement: Burden in this context means the time expended by 
persons to generate, maintain, retain, disclose or provide the 
information requested. This includes the time needed to review 
instructions; to develop, acquire, install and utilize technology and 
systems for the purpose of collecting, validating and verifying 
information, processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and 
providing information; to train personnel and to be able to respond to 
a collection of information; to search data sources; to complete and 
review the collection of information; and to transmit or otherwise 
disclose the information. The total annual burden hours estimated for 
this Information Collection Request are summarized in the table below.
    Total Estimated Annualized burden hours:

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                                                     Number of                    Average burden
            Form name                Number of     responses per       Total       per response    Total burden
                                    respondents     respondent       responses      (in hours)         hours
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ADAP Quarterly Report--Qtr. 1...              57               1              57             3.0           171.0
ADAP Quarterly Reports--Qtr. 1,               57               3             171             1.5           256.5
 2, & 3.........................
    Total.......................              57  ..............             228  ..............           427.5
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    HRSA specifically requests comments on (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.

    Dated: December 9, 2013.
Bahar Niakan,
Director, Division of Policy and Information Coordination.
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