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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services
[Document Identifier: CMS–10243]
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Submission for OMB
Review; Comment Request
Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services, HHS.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
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 September 6, 2016.
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) 395–5806 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:
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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: Testing
Experience and Functional Tools:
Functional Assessment Standardized
Items (FASI) Based on the CARE Tool;
Use: In 2012, CMS funded a project
entitled, Technical Assistance to States
for Testing Experience and Functional
Tools (TEFT) Grants. One component of
this demonstration is to amend and test
the reliability of a setting-agnostic,
interoperable set of data elements,
called ‘‘items,’’ that can support
standardized assessment of individuals
across the continuum of care. Items that
were created for use in post-acute care
settings using the Continuity
Assessment Record and Evaluation
(CARE) tool have been adopted,
modified, or supplemented for use in
community-based long-term services
and supports (CB–LTSS) programs. This
project will test the reliability and
validity of the function-related
assessment items, now referred to as
Functional Assessment Standardized
Items (FASI), when applied in
community settings, and in various
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populations: Elders (65 years and older);
younger adults (18–64) with physical
disabilities; and adults of any age with
intellectual or developmental
disabilities, with severe mental illness,
or with traumatic brain injury.
Individual-level data will be collected
two times using the TEFT FASI Item
Set. The first data collection effort will
collect data that can be analyzed to
evaluate the reliability and validity of
the FASI items when used with the five
waiver populations. Assessors will
conduct functional assessments in client
homes using the TEFT FASI Item Set.
Changes may be recommended to
individual TEFT FASI items, to be made
prior to releasing the TEFT FASI items
for use by the states. The FASI Field
Test Report will be released to the
public.
The second data collection will be
conducted by the states to demonstrate
their use of the FASI data elements. The
assessment data could be used by the
states for multiple purposes. They may
use the standardized items to determine
individual eligibility for state programs,
or to help determine levels of care
within which people can receive
services, or other purposes. In the
second round of data collection, states
will demonstrate their proposed uses,
manage their FASI data collection and
conduct their own analysis, to the
extent they propose to do such tasks.
The states have been funded under the
demonstration grant to conduct the
round 2 data collection and analysis.
These states will submit reports to CMS
describing their experience in the
Round 2 data collection, including the
items they collected, how they planned
to use the data, and the types of
challenges and successes they
encountered in doing so. The reports
may be used by CMS in their evaluation
of the TEFT grants.
Subsequent to the publication of our
60-day Federal Register notice (May 2,
2016; 81 FR 26235), we have made
several minor modifications to the form.
The changes are intended to further
protect participant identification and
improve the response efficiency by
removing several checkboxes that we
were using for item screening purposes.
The instructions were revised
accordingly. The revisions have no
impact on our 60-day burden estimates.
Form Number: CMS–10243 (OMB
control number: 0938–1037); Frequency:
On occasion; Affected Public:
Individuals and Households; Number of
Respondents: 5,650; Total Annual
Responses: 5,650; Total Annual Hours:
2,825. (For policy questions regarding
this collection contact Allison Weaver at
410–786–4924.)
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Dated: August 2, 2016.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office
of Strategic Operations and Regulatory
Affairs.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
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[CMS–3335–N]
Medicare Program; Request for
Nominations for Members for the
Medicare Evidence Development &
Coverage Advisory Committee
Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services, HHS.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
This notice announces the
request for nominations for membership
on the Medicare Evidence Development
& Coverage Advisory Committee
(MEDCAC). Among other duties, the
MEDCAC provides advice and guidance
to the Secretary of the Department of
Health and Human Services (the
Secretary) and the Administrator of the
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services (CMS) concerning the
adequacy of scientific evidence
available to CMS in making coverage
determinations under the Medicare
program.
The MEDCAC reviews and evaluates
medical literature and technology
assessments, and hears public testimony
on the evidence available to address the
impact of medical items and services on
health outcomes of Medicare
beneficiaries.
SUMMARY:
Nominations must be received
by Tuesday, September 6, 2016.
ADDRESSES: You may mail nominations
for membership to the following
address: Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services, Center for Clinical
Standards and Quality, Attention: Maria
Ellis, 7500 Security Boulevard, Mail
Stop: S3–02–01, Baltimore, MD 21244
or send via email to
MEDCACnomination@cms.hhs.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Maria Ellis, Executive Secretary for the
MEDCAC, Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services, Center for Clinical
Standards and Quality, Coverage and
Analysis Group, S3–02–01, 7500
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD
21244 or contact Ms. Ellis by phone
(410–786–0309) or via email at
Maria.Ellis@cms.hhs.gov.
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I. Background
The Secretary signed the initial
charter for the Medicare Coverage
Advisory Committee (MCAC) on
November 24, 1998. A notice in the
Federal Register (63 FR 68780)
announcing establishment of the MCAC
was published on December 14, 1998.
The MCAC name was updated to more
accurately reflect the purpose of the
committee and on January 26, 2007, the
Secretary published a notice in the
Federal Register (72 FR 3853),
announcing that the Committee’s name
changed to the Medicare Evidence
Development & Coverage Advisory
Committee (MEDCAC). The current
Secretary’s Charter for the MEDCAC is
available on the CMS Web site at: https://
www.cms.hhs.gov/FACA/Downloads/
medcaccharter.pdf, or you may obtain a
copy of the charter by submitting a
request to the contact listed in the FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION section of this
notice.
The MEDCAC is governed by
provisions of the Federal Advisory
Committee Act, Pub. L. 92–463, as
amended (5 U.S.C. App. 2), which sets
forth standards for the formulation and
use of advisory committees, and is
authorized by section 222 of the Public
Health Service Act as amended (42
U.S.C. 217A).
We are requesting nominations for
candidates to serve on the MEDCAC.
Nominees are selected based upon their
individual qualifications and not solely
as representatives of professional
associations or societies. We wish to
ensure adequate representation of the
interests of both women and men,
members of all ethnic groups, and
physically challenged individuals.
Therefore, we encourage nominations of
qualified candidates who can represent
these interests.
The MEDCAC consists of a pool of
100 appointed members including: 94
at-large standing members (6 of whom
are patient advocates), and 6
representatives of industry interests.
Members generally are recognized
authorities in clinical medicine
including subspecialties, administrative
medicine, public health, biological and
physical sciences, epidemiology and
biostatistics, clinical trial design, health
care data management and analysis,
patient advocacy, health care
economics, medical ethics or other
relevant professions.
The MEDCAC works from an agenda
provided by the Designated Federal
Official. The MEDCAC reviews and
evaluates medical literature and
technology assessments, and hears
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public testimony on the evidence
available to address the impact of
medical items and services on health
outcomes of Medicare beneficiaries. The
MEDCAC may also advise the Centers
for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
as part of Medicare’s ‘‘coverage with
evidence development’’ initiative.
II. Provisions of the Notice
As of January 2017, there will be 31
membership terms expiring. Of the 31
memberships expiring, 3 are industry
representatives, 1 is a patient advocate,
and the remaining 27 membership
openings are for the at-large standing
MEDCAC membership.
All nominations must be
accompanied by curricula vitae.
Nomination packages should be sent to
Maria Ellis at the address listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this notice.
Nominees are selected based upon their
individual qualifications. Nominees for
membership must have expertise and
experience in one or more of the
following fields:
• Clinical medicine including
subspecialties
• Administrative medicine
• Public health
• Biological and physical sciences
• Epidemiology and biostatistics
• Clinical trial design
• Health care data management and
analysis
• Patient advocacy
• Health care economics
• Medical ethics
• Other relevant professions
We are looking particularly for
experts in a number of fields. These
include cancer screening, genetic
testing, clinical epidemiology,
psychopharmacology, screening and
diagnostic testing analysis, and vascular
surgery. We also need experts in
biostatistics in clinical settings,
dementia treatment, minority health,
observational research design, stroke
epidemiology, and women’s health.
The nomination letter must include a
statement that the nominee is willing to
serve as a member of the MEDCAC and
appears to have no conflict of interest
that would preclude membership. We
are requesting that all curricula vitae
include the following:
• Date of birth
• Place of birth
• Social security number
• Title and current position
• Professional affiliation
• Home and business address
• Telephone and fax numbers
• Email address
• List of areas of expertise
In the nomination letter, we are
requesting that nominees specify
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[Document Identifier: CMS-10243]
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB
Review; Comment Request
AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, HHS.
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 September 6, 2016.
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) 395-5806 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: Reinstatement with
change of a previously approved collection; Title of Information
Collection: Testing Experience and Functional Tools: Functional
Assessment Standardized Items (FASI) Based on the CARE Tool; Use: In
2012, CMS funded a project entitled, Technical Assistance to States for
Testing Experience and Functional Tools (TEFT) Grants. One component of
this demonstration is to amend and test the reliability of a setting-
agnostic, interoperable set of data elements, called ``items,'' that
can support standardized assessment of individuals across the continuum
of care. Items that were created for use in post-acute care settings
using the Continuity Assessment Record and Evaluation (CARE) tool have
been adopted, modified, or supplemented for use in community-based
long-term services and supports (CB-LTSS) programs. This project will
test the reliability and validity of the function-related assessment
items, now referred to as Functional Assessment Standardized Items
(FASI), when applied in community settings, and in various populations:
Elders (65 years and older); younger adults (18-64) with physical
disabilities; and adults of any age with intellectual or developmental
disabilities, with severe mental illness, or with traumatic brain
injury.
Individual-level data will be collected two times using the TEFT
FASI Item Set. The first data collection effort will collect data that
can be analyzed to evaluate the reliability and validity of the FASI
items when used with the five waiver populations. Assessors will
conduct functional assessments in client homes using the TEFT FASI Item
Set. Changes may be recommended to individual TEFT FASI items, to be
made prior to releasing the TEFT FASI items for use by the states. The
FASI Field Test Report will be released to the public.
The second data collection will be conducted by the states to
demonstrate their use of the FASI data elements. The assessment data
could be used by the states for multiple purposes. They may use the
standardized items to determine individual eligibility for state
programs, or to help determine levels of care within which people can
receive services, or other purposes. In the second round of data
collection, states will demonstrate their proposed uses, manage their
FASI data collection and conduct their own analysis, to the extent they
propose to do such tasks. The states have been funded under the
demonstration grant to conduct the round 2 data collection and
analysis. These states will submit reports to CMS describing their
experience in the Round 2 data collection, including the items they
collected, how they planned to use the data, and the types of
challenges and successes they encountered in doing so. The reports may
be used by CMS in their evaluation of the TEFT grants.
Subsequent to the publication of our 60-day Federal Register notice
(May 2, 2016; 81 FR 26235), we have made several minor modifications to
the form. The changes are intended to further protect participant
identification and improve the response efficiency by removing several
checkboxes that we were using for item screening purposes. The
instructions were revised accordingly. The revisions have no impact on
our 60-day burden estimates. Form Number: CMS-10243 (OMB control
number: 0938-1037); Frequency: On occasion; Affected Public:
Individuals and Households; Number of Respondents: 5,650; Total Annual
Responses: 5,650; Total Annual Hours: 2,825. (For policy questions
regarding this collection contact Allison Weaver at 410-786-4924.)
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Dated: August 2, 2016.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and
Regulatory Affairs.
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