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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services
[Document Identifier: CMS–10114]
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Proposed Collection;
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 (the
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
60 days for public comment on the
proposed action.
DATES: Comments must be received by
September 15, 2017.
ADDRESSES: When commenting, please
reference the document identifier or
OMB control number (OCN). 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 lll, Room C4–26–
05, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore,
Maryland 21244–1850.
To obtain copies of a supporting
statement and any related forms for the
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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:
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).
Interested persons are invited to send
comments regarding our 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.
CMS–10114 National Provider
Identifier (NPI) Application and Update
Form and Supporting Regs in 45 CFR
142.408, 45 CFR 162.408, 45 CFR
162.406
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.
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Information Collection
1. Type of Information Collection
Request: Extension of a currently
approved collection;
Title of Information Collection:
National Provider Identifier (NPI)
Application and Update Form and
Supporting Regulations in 45 CFR
142.408, 45 CFR 162.406, 45 CFR
162.408; Use: The National Provider
Identifier Application and Update Form
is used by health care providers to apply
for NPIs and furnish updates to the
information they supplied on their
initial applications. The form is also
used to deactivate their NPIs if
necessary. The original application form
was approved in February 2005 and has
been in use since May 23, 2005. The
form is available on paper or can be
completed via a web-based process.
Health care providers can mail a paper
application, complete the application
via the web-based process via the
National Plan and Provider
Enumeration System (NPPES), or have a
trusted organization submit the
application on their behalf via the
Electronic File Interchange (EFI)
process. The Enumerator uses the
NPPES to process the application and
generate the NPI. NPPES is the Medicare
contractor tasked with issuing NPIs, and
maintaining and storing NPI data. Form
Number: CMS–10114 (OMB Control
Number: 0938–0931); Frequency:
Reporting—On occasion; Affected
Public: Business or other for-profit, Notfor-profit institutions, and Federal
government; Number of Respondents:
1,473,185; Total Annual Responses:
1,473,185; Total Annual Hours: 250,442.
(For policy questions regarding this
collection contact Kimberly McPhillips
at 410–786–5374.)
Dated: July 12, 2017.
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–R–246, CMS–
724 and CMS–10225]
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Submission for OMB
Review; Comment Request
Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services, HHS.
AGENCY:
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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 the necessity and
utility of the proposed information
collection for the proper performance of
the agency’s functions, the accuracy of
the estimated burden, ways to enhance
the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and 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 August 16, 2017.
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
Web site address at https://
www.cms.gov/Regulations-andGuidance/Legislation/
PaperworkReductionActof1995/PRAListing.html.
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:
William Parham at (410) 786–4669.
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
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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,
revision 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: Revision of a currently
approved collection; Title of
Information Collection: Medicare
Advantage, Medicare Part D, and
Medicare Fee-For-Service Consumer
Assessment of Healthcare Providers and
Systems (CAHPS) Survey; Use: This
information collection request’s
currently approved title is, ‘‘Medicare
Advantage and Medicare Fee-ForService Consumer Assessment of
Healthcare Providers and Systems
(CAHPS) Survey.’’ In this iteration we
propose to revise the title (see above) to
better reflect the data collection.
The primary purpose of the Medicare
consumer assessment of healthcare
providers and systems (CAHPS) surveys
is to provide information to Medicare
beneficiaries to help them make more
informed choices among health and
prescription drug plans available to
them. The surveys also provides data to
help CMS and others monitor the
quality and performance of Medicare
health and prescription drug plans and
identify areas to improve the quality of
care and services provided to enrollees
of these plans. Form Number: CMS–R–
246 (OMB control number: 0938–0732);
Frequency: Yearly; Affected Public:
Individuals and households; Number of
Respondents: 799,650; Total Annual
Responses: 799,650; Total Annual
Hours: 192,113. (For policy questions
regarding this collection contact Sarah
Gaillot at 410–786–4637.)
2. Type of Information Collection
Request: Extension of a currently
approved collection; Title of
Information Collection: Medicare/
Medicaid Psychiatric Hospital Survey
Data and Supporting Regulations; Use:
The CMS–724 form is used to collect
data that assists us in program planning
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and evaluation and in maintaining an
accurate database on providers
participating in the psychiatric hospital
program. Specifically, we use the
information collected on this form in
evaluating the Medicare psychiatric
hospital program. The form is also used
for audit purposes; determining patient
population and characteristics of the
hospital; and survey term composition.
Form Number: CMS–724 (OMB control
number: 0938–0378); Frequency:
Annually; Affected Public: Business or
other for-profits and Not-for-profit
institutions; Number of Respondents:
150; Total Annual Responses: 150; Total
Annual Hours: 75. (For policy questions
regarding this collection contact
Stephanie Hursey at 410–786–4349.)
3. Type of Information Collection
Request: Extension of a currently
approved collection; Title of
Information Collection: Disclosures
Required of Certain Hospitals and
Critical Access Hospitals Regarding
Physician Ownership; Use: This
information collection relates to the
required third party disclosures by
certain Medicare-participating hospitals
and Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs)
and physicians to their patients. The
intent of the disclosure notice is to
assist the patient in making an informed
decision regarding their care. The
disclosure requires hospitals and CAHs
to disclose to its patients whether the
hospitals/CAHs are physician-owned
and, if so, the names of the physicianowners. The second disclosure requires
all hospitals and CAHs that do not have
a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or a Doctor
of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) on the
premises at all times to disclose this to
patients upon admission or registration
for both inpatient and specified
outpatient services. Form Number:
CMS–10225 (OMB Control Number:
0938–1034); Frequency: Occasionally;
Affected Public: Private sector—
Business or other for-profits and Notfor-profit institutions; Number of
Respondents: 2,954; Total Annual
Responses: 18,876,098; Total Annual
Hours: 151,256. (For policy questions
regarding this collection contact Karena
Meushaw at 410–786–2441).
Dated: July 12, 2017.
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-R-246, CMS-724 and CMS-10225]
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB
Review; Comment Request
AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, HHS.
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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 the necessity and utility of the
proposed information collection for the proper performance of the
agency's functions, the accuracy of the estimated burden, ways to
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be
collected; and 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 August 16, 2017.
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 Web site address at https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/PaperworkReductionActof1995/PRA-Listing.html.
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: William Parham at (410) 786-4669.
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, revision 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: Revision of a currently
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Medicare
Advantage, Medicare Part D, and Medicare Fee-For-Service Consumer
Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) Survey; Use:
This information collection request's currently approved title is,
``Medicare Advantage and Medicare Fee-For-Service Consumer Assessment
of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) Survey.'' In this iteration
we propose to revise the title (see above) to better reflect the data
collection.
The primary purpose of the Medicare consumer assessment of
healthcare providers and systems (CAHPS) surveys is to provide
information to Medicare beneficiaries to help them make more informed
choices among health and prescription drug plans available to them. The
surveys also provides data to help CMS and others monitor the quality
and performance of Medicare health and prescription drug plans and
identify areas to improve the quality of care and services provided to
enrollees of these plans. Form Number: CMS-R-246 (OMB control number:
0938-0732); Frequency: Yearly; Affected Public: Individuals and
households; Number of Respondents: 799,650; Total Annual Responses:
799,650; Total Annual Hours: 192,113. (For policy questions regarding
this collection contact Sarah Gaillot at 410-786-4637.)
2. Type of Information Collection Request: Extension of a currently
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Medicare/Medicaid
Psychiatric Hospital Survey Data and Supporting Regulations; Use: The
CMS-724 form is used to collect data that assists us in program
planning and evaluation and in maintaining an accurate database on
providers participating in the psychiatric hospital program.
Specifically, we use the information collected on this form in
evaluating the Medicare psychiatric hospital program. The form is also
used for audit purposes; determining patient population and
characteristics of the hospital; and survey term composition. Form
Number: CMS-724 (OMB control number: 0938-0378); Frequency: Annually;
Affected Public: Business or other for-profits and Not-for-profit
institutions; Number of Respondents: 150; Total Annual Responses: 150;
Total Annual Hours: 75. (For policy questions regarding this collection
contact Stephanie Hursey at 410-786-4349.)
3. Type of Information Collection Request: Extension of a currently
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Disclosures
Required of Certain Hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals Regarding
Physician Ownership; Use: This information collection relates to the
required third party disclosures by certain Medicare-participating
hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) and physicians to their
patients. The intent of the disclosure notice is to assist the patient
in making an informed decision regarding their care. The disclosure
requires hospitals and CAHs to disclose to its patients whether the
hospitals/CAHs are physician-owned and, if so, the names of the
physician-owners. The second disclosure requires all hospitals and CAHs
that do not have a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or a Doctor of Osteopathic
Medicine (DO) on the premises at all times to disclose this to patients
upon admission or registration for both inpatient and specified
outpatient services. Form Number: CMS-10225 (OMB Control Number: 0938-
1034); Frequency: Occasionally; Affected Public: Private sector--
Business or other for-profits and Not-for-profit institutions; Number
of Respondents: 2,954; Total Annual Responses: 18,876,098; Total Annual
Hours: 151,256. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact
Karena Meushaw at 410-786-2441).
Dated: July 12, 2017.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and
Regulatory Affairs.
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