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burden estimates 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.
Comments must be received by
August 4, 2015.
ADDRESSES: When commenting, please
reference the document identifier or
OMB control number. To be assured
consideration, comments and
recommendations must be submitted in
any one of the following ways:
1. Electronically. You may send your
comments electronically to https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for ‘‘Comment or
Submission’’ or ‘‘More Search Options’’
to find the information collection
document(s) that are accepting
comments.
2. By regular mail. You may mail
written comments to the following
address: CMS, Office of Strategic
Operations and Regulatory Affairs,
Division of Regulations Development,
Attention: Document Identifier/OMB
Control Number ll, Room C4–26–05,
7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore,
Maryland 21244–1850.
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.
DATES:
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Contents
This notice sets out a summary of the
use and burden associated with the
following information collections. More
detailed information can be found in
each collection’s supporting statement
and associated materials (see
ADDRESSES).
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CMS–10561 Essential Community
Provider Data Collection To Support
QHP Certification for PY 2017
Under the 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
requires federal agencies to publish a
60-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.
Information Collection
1. Type of Information Collection
Request: New collection (Request for
new OMB control number); Title of
Information Collection: Essential
Community Provider Data Collection to
Support QHP Certification for PY 2017;
Use: For plan years beginning on or after
January 1, 2016, Health and Human
Services (HHS) intends to discontinue
the ECP write-in process for qualified
health plan (QHP) issuers entering their
contracted Essential Community
Providers (ECPs) on their ECP template
as part of the QHP application. For plan
years beginning on or after January 1,
2016, HHS intends to calculate an
issuer’s satisfaction of the 30 percent
ECP threshold based exclusively on the
ECPs that it lists on its ECP template
that are included on the HHS ECP list.
The HHS will collect data on qualified
and available ECPs from providers.
Providers will submit an ECP petition to
be added to the HHS ECP list or provide
required missing data fields to remain
on the list. As required by the Patient
Protection and Affordable Care Act;
HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment
Parameters for 2016 (CMS–9944–F), 80
Federal Register 10750 February 27,
2015, QHP issuers in the Federallyfacilitated Marketplaces (FFMs) are
required to publish information
regarding their formulary drug lists and
provider directories on their Web site in
an HHS-specified format, in a format
and at times determined by HHS. Form
Number: CMS–10561 (OMB Control
Number: 0938-New); Frequency:
Annually; Affected Public: Private
sector (Business or other for-profits and
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Not-for-profit Institutions); Number of
Respondents: 31,634; Total Annual
Responses: 31,634; Total Annual Hours:
53,491. (For policy questions regarding
this collection contact Deborah Hunter
at (410) 786–0625).
Dated: June 2, 2015.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office
of Strategic Operations and Regulatory
Affairs.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services
[Document Identifier CMS–10417, CMS–
10550, and CMS–10551]
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Submission for OMB
Review; Comment Request
ACTION:
Notice.
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 July 6, 2015.
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
SUMMARY:
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following transmissions: OMB, Office of
Information and Regulatory Affairs,
Attention: CMS Desk Officer, Fax
Number: (202) 395–5806 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.
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: Extension of a currently
approved collection; Title of
Information Collection: Medicare Feefor-Service Prepayment Medical
Review; Use: The information required
under this collection is requested by
Medicare contractors to determine
proper payment or if there is a suspicion
of fraud. Medicare contractors request
the information from providers or
suppliers submitting claims for payment
from the Medicare program when data
analysis indicates aberrant billing
patterns or other information which
may present a vulnerability to the
Medicare program. Form Number:
CMS–10417 (OMB control number:
0938–0969); Frequency: Occasionally;
Affected Public: Private Sector (Business
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or other for-profit and Not-for-profit
institutions); Number of Respondents:
3,211,800; Total Annual Responses:
3,211,800; Total Annual Hours:
1,597,950. (For policy questions
regarding this collection contact Debbie
Skinner at 410–786–7480.)
2. Type of Information Collection
Request: New collection (Request for a
new OMB control number); Title of
Information Collection: Hospital
National Provider Survey; Use: Section
3104 of the Patient and Protection and
Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires that
the Secretary of the Department of
Health and Human Services (HHS)
conduct an assessment of the quality
and efficiency impact of the use of
endorsed measures in specific Medicare
quality reporting and incentive
programs. The ACA further specifies
that the initial assessment must occur
no later than March 1, 2012, and once
every 3 years thereafter. This planned
data collection activity was developed
and tested as part of the 2015 Impact
Report and data collection will be
conducted for reporting in the 2018
Impact Report.
There are two modes of data
collection with hospital quality leaders:
(1) A semi-structured qualitative
interview and (2) a standardized survey.
The data from the qualitative interviews
and standardized surveys will be
analyzed to provide us with information
on the quality and efficiency impact of
measures that we use to assess care in
the hospital inpatient and outpatient
settings. The surveys seek to understand
whether the use of performance
measures has led to changes in provider
behavior, and where undesired effects
are occurring as a result of
implementing quality and efficiency
measures. The survey will also help
identify characteristics associated with
high performance, which if understood,
could be used to leverage improvements
in care among lower performing
hospitals. The focus of the survey is to
assess the impacts of the measures that
we use in the context of public reporting
(pay-for-reporting) and value-based
purchasing programs. Form Number:
CMS–10550 (OMB control number:
0938–NEW); Frequency: Occasionally;
Affected Public: Private Sector (Business
or other for-profit and Not-for-profit
institutions); Number of Respondents:
940; Total Annual Responses: 940; Total
Annual Hours: 639. (For policy
questions regarding this collection
contact Noni Bodkin at 410–786–7837.)
3. Type of Information Collection
Request: New collection (Request for a
new OMB control number); Title of
Information Collection: Nursing Home
National Provider Survey; Use: Section
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3104 of the Patient and Protection and
Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires that
the Secretary of the Department of
Health and Human Services (HHS)
conduct an assessment of the quality
and efficiency impact of the use of
endorsed measures in specific Medicare
quality reporting and incentive
programs. The ACA further specifies
that the initial assessment must occur
no later than March 1, 2012, and once
every 3 years thereafter. This planned
data collection activity was developed
and tested as part of the 2015 Impact
Report and data collection will be
conducted for reporting in the 2018
Impact Report.
There are two modes of data
collection with nursing home quality
leaders: (1) A semi-structured
qualitative interview and (2) a
standardized survey. The data from the
qualitative interviews and standardized
surveys will be analyzed to provide us
with information on the quality and
efficiency impact of measures that we
use to assess care in nursing homes
delivering skilled nursing care. The
surveys seek to understand whether the
use of performance measures has led to
changes in provider behavior (both at
the nursing home-level and at the
frontline of care), and whether
undesired effects are occurring as a
result of implementing quality and
efficiency measures. The survey will
also help identify characteristics
associated with high performance,
which if understood, could be used to
leverage improvements in care among
lower performing nursing homes. The
focus of the survey is to assess the
impacts of the measures that we use in
the context of public reporting (pay-forreporting) and quality improvement.
Form Number: CMS–10551 (OMB
control number: 0938–NEW);
Frequency: Occasionally; Affected
Public: Private Sector (Business or other
for-profit and Not-for-profit
institutions); Number of Respondents:
940; Total Annual Responses: 940; Total
Annual Hours: 639. (For policy
questions regarding this collection
contact Noni Bodkin at 410–786–7837.)
Dated: June 2, 2015.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office
of Strategic Operations and Regulatory
Affairs.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[Document Identifier CMS-10417, CMS-10550, and CMS-10551]
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 July 6, 2015.
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
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following transmissions: OMB, Office of Information and Regulatory
Affairs, Attention: CMS Desk Officer, Fax Number: (202) 395-5806 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: Extension of a currently
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Medicare Fee-for-
Service Prepayment Medical Review; Use: The information required under
this collection is requested by Medicare contractors to determine
proper payment or if there is a suspicion of fraud. Medicare
contractors request the information from providers or suppliers
submitting claims for payment from the Medicare program when data
analysis indicates aberrant billing patterns or other information which
may present a vulnerability to the Medicare program. Form Number: CMS-
10417 (OMB control number: 0938-0969); Frequency: Occasionally;
Affected Public: Private Sector (Business or other for-profit and Not-
for-profit institutions); Number of Respondents: 3,211,800; Total
Annual Responses: 3,211,800; Total Annual Hours: 1,597,950. (For policy
questions regarding this collection contact Debbie Skinner at 410-786-
7480.)
2. Type of Information Collection Request: New collection (Request
for a new OMB control number); Title of Information Collection:
Hospital National Provider Survey; Use: Section 3104 of the Patient and
Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires that the Secretary of
the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) conduct an assessment
of the quality and efficiency impact of the use of endorsed measures in
specific Medicare quality reporting and incentive programs. The ACA
further specifies that the initial assessment must occur no later than
March 1, 2012, and once every 3 years thereafter. This planned data
collection activity was developed and tested as part of the 2015 Impact
Report and data collection will be conducted for reporting in the 2018
Impact Report.
There are two modes of data collection with hospital quality
leaders: (1) A semi-structured qualitative interview and (2) a
standardized survey. The data from the qualitative interviews and
standardized surveys will be analyzed to provide us with information on
the quality and efficiency impact of measures that we use to assess
care in the hospital inpatient and outpatient settings. The surveys
seek to understand whether the use of performance measures has led to
changes in provider behavior, and where undesired effects are occurring
as a result of implementing quality and efficiency measures. The survey
will also help identify characteristics associated with high
performance, which if understood, could be used to leverage
improvements in care among lower performing hospitals. The focus of the
survey is to assess the impacts of the measures that we use in the
context of public reporting (pay-for-reporting) and value-based
purchasing programs. Form Number: CMS-10550 (OMB control number: 0938-
NEW); Frequency: Occasionally; Affected Public: Private Sector
(Business or other for-profit and Not-for-profit institutions); Number
of Respondents: 940; Total Annual Responses: 940; Total Annual Hours:
639. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Noni
Bodkin at 410-786-7837.)
3. Type of Information Collection Request: New collection (Request
for a new OMB control number); Title of Information Collection: Nursing
Home National Provider Survey; Use: Section 3104 of the Patient and
Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires that the Secretary of
the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) conduct an assessment
of the quality and efficiency impact of the use of endorsed measures in
specific Medicare quality reporting and incentive programs. The ACA
further specifies that the initial assessment must occur no later than
March 1, 2012, and once every 3 years thereafter. This planned data
collection activity was developed and tested as part of the 2015 Impact
Report and data collection will be conducted for reporting in the 2018
Impact Report.
There are two modes of data collection with nursing home quality
leaders: (1) A semi-structured qualitative interview and (2) a
standardized survey. The data from the qualitative interviews and
standardized surveys will be analyzed to provide us with information on
the quality and efficiency impact of measures that we use to assess
care in nursing homes delivering skilled nursing care. The surveys seek
to understand whether the use of performance measures has led to
changes in provider behavior (both at the nursing home-level and at the
frontline of care), and whether undesired effects are occurring as a
result of implementing quality and efficiency measures. The survey will
also help identify characteristics associated with high performance,
which if understood, could be used to leverage improvements in care
among lower performing nursing homes. The focus of the survey is to
assess the impacts of the measures that we use in the context of public
reporting (pay-for-reporting) and quality improvement. Form Number:
CMS-10551 (OMB control number: 0938-NEW); Frequency: Occasionally;
Affected Public: Private Sector (Business or other for-profit and Not-
for-profit institutions); Number of Respondents: 940; Total Annual
Responses: 940; Total Annual Hours: 639. (For policy questions
regarding this collection contact Noni Bodkin at 410-786-7837.)
Dated: June 2, 2015.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and
Regulatory Affairs.
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