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Download as PDF 49738 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 184 / Monday, September 23, 2019 / Notices investigate and respond appropriately to complaints against accredited facilities. ++ TCT’s processes and procedures for monitoring a HIT found out of compliance with TCT’s program requirements. . ++ TCT’s capacity to report deficiencies to the surveyed facilities and respond to the facility’s plan of correction in a timely manner. ++ TCT’s capacity to provide CMS with electronic data and reports necessary for effective assessment and interpretation of the organization’s survey process. ++ The adequacy of TCT’s staff and other resources, and its financial viability. ++ TCT’s capacity to adequately fund required surveys. ++ TCT’s policies with respect to whether surveys are announced or unannounced, to assure that surveys are unannounced. ++ TCT’s agreement to provide CMS with a copy of the most current accreditation survey together with any other information related to the survey as CMS may require (including corrective action plans). • TCT’s agreement or policies for voluntary and involuntary termination of suppliers. • TCT agreement or policies for voluntary and involuntary termination of the HIT AO program. IV. Collection of Information Requirements This document does not impose information collection and requirements, that is, reporting, recordkeeping or third party disclosure requirements. Consequently, there is no need for review by the Office of Management and Budget under the authority of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). jbell on DSK3GLQ082PROD with NOTICES V. Response to Public Comments Because of the large number of public comments we normally receive on Federal Register documents, we are not able to acknowledge or respond to them individually. We will consider all comments we receive by the date and time specified in the DATES section of this preamble, and, when we proceed with a subsequent document, we will respond to the comments in the preamble to that document. Upon completion of our evaluation, including evaluation of comments received as a result of this notice, we will publish a final notice in the Federal Register announcing the result of our evaluation. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:55 Sep 20, 2019 Jkt 247001 Dated: September 12, 2019. Seema Verma, Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. [FR Doc. 2019–20465 Filed 9–20–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4120–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Document Identifier CMS–10609 and CMS– 10142] 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. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding our burden estimates 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 must be received by November 22, 2019. 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 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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’ website address at website address at https://www.cms.gov/ Regulations-and-Guidance/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 N. Parham at (410) 786–4669. 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). CMS–10609 Medicaid Program Faceto-Face Requirements for Home Health Services and Supporting Regulations CMS–10142 Bid Pricing Tool (BPT) for Medicare Advantage (MA) Plans and Prescription Drug Plans (PDP) 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: Extension of a currently E:\FR\FM\23SEN1.SGM 23SEN1 jbell on DSK3GLQ082PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 184 / Monday, September 23, 2019 / Notices approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Medicaid Program Face-to-Face Requirements for Home Health Services and Supporting Regulations; Use: 42 CFR 440.70(f) and (g) requires that physicians (or for medical equipment, authorized nonphysician practitioners (NPPs) including nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists and physician assistants) document that there was a face-to-face encounter with the Medicaid beneficiary prior to the physician making a certification that home health services are required. The burden associated with this requirement is the time and effort to complete this documentation. The burden also includes writing, typing, or dictating the face-to-face documentation and signing/ dating the documentation. Form Number: CMS–10609 (OMB control number: 0938–1319); Frequency: Occasionally; Affected Public: Private sector (business or other for-profits); Number of Respondents: 381,148; Total Annual Responses: 1,143,443; Total Annual Hours: 190,955. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Alexandra Smilow at 410–786– 0790.) 2. Type of Information Collection Request: Revision of a currently approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Bid Pricing Tool (BPT) for Medicare Advantage (MA) Plans and Prescription Drug Plans (PDP); Use: Under the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA), and implementing regulations at 42 CFR, Medicare Advantage organizations (MAO) and Prescription Drug Plans (PDP) are required to submit an actuarial pricing ‘‘bid’’ for each plan offered to Medicare beneficiaries for approval by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Medicare Advantage organizations (MAO) and Prescription Drug Plans (PDP) are required to submit an actuarial pricing ‘‘bid’’ for each plan offered to Medicare beneficiaries for approval by CMS. The MAOs and PDPs use the Bid Pricing Tool (BPT) software to develop their actuarial pricing bid. The competitive bidding process defined by the ‘‘The Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act’’ (MMA) applies to both the MA and Part D programs. It is an annual process that encompasses the release of the MA rate book in April, the bid’s that plans submit to CMS in June, and the release of the Part D and RPPO benchmarks, which typically occurs in August. Form Number: CMS–10142 (OMB control number: 0938–0944); Frequency: Yearly; Affected Public: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:55 Sep 20, 2019 Jkt 247001 Private sector (business or other forprofits); Number of Respondents: 555; Total Annual Responses: 4,995; Total Annual Hours: 149,850. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Rachel Shevland at 410–786– 3026.) Dated: September 18, 2019. William N. Parham, III, Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs. [FR Doc. 2019–20484 Filed 9–20–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4120–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [CMS–3387–PN] Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Application From The Compliance Team (TCT) for Initial CMS Approval of its Diabetes Outpatient SelfManagement Training Accreditation Program Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, HHS. ACTION: Notice with request for comment. AGENCY: This proposed notice acknowledges the receipt of an application from The Compliance Team for initial recognition as a national accrediting organization for accrediting entities that wish to furnish diabetes outpatient self-management training services to Medicare beneficiaries. DATES: To be assured consideration, comments must be received at one of the addresses provided below, no later than 5 p.m. on October 23, 2019. ADDRESSES: In commenting, please refer to file code CMS–3387–PN. Because of staff and resource limitations, we cannot accept comments by facsimile (FAX) transmission. Comments, including mass comment submissions, must be submitted in one of the following three ways (please choose only one of the ways listed): 1. Electronically. You may submit electronic comments on this regulation to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the ‘‘Submit a comment’’ instructions. 2. By regular mail. You may mail written comments to the following address ONLY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, Attention: CMS–3387– PN, P.O. Box 8010, Baltimore, MD 21244–8010. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 49739 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–3387– PN, Mail Stop C4–26–05, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244–1850. For information on viewing public comments, see the beginning of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christina Mister-Ward, (410) 786–2441. Shannon Freeland, (410) 786–4348. Lillian Williams, (410) 786–8636. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Inspection of Public Comments: All comments received before the close of the comment period are available for viewing by the public, including any personally identifiable or confidential business information that is included in a comment. We post all comments received before the close of the comment period on the following website as soon as possible after they have been received: https:// www.regulations.gov . Follow the search instructions on that website to view public comments. I. Background Diabetes outpatient self-management training services is defined at section 1861(qq)(1) of the Social Security Act (the Act) as ‘‘educational and training services furnished (at such times as the Secretary determines appropriate) to an individual with diabetes by a certified provider (as described in paragraph (2)(A)) in an outpatient setting by an individual or entity who meets the quality standards described in paragraph (2)(B), but only if the physician who is managing the individual’s diabetic condition certifies that such services are needed under a comprehensive plan of care related to the individual’s diabetic condition to ensure therapy compliance or to provide the individual with necessary skills and knowledge (including skills related to the self-administration of injectable drugs) to participate in the management of the individual’s condition.’’ In addition, section 1861(qq)(2)(A) of the Act describes a ‘‘certified provider’’ as a physician, or other individual or entity designated by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (the Secretary), that, in addition to providing diabetes outpatient self-management training services, provides other items or services for which payment may be E:\FR\FM\23SEN1.SGM 23SEN1

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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-20484]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

[Document Identifier CMS-10609 and CMS-10142]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
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 (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. Interested persons are invited to send 
comments regarding our burden estimates 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 must be received by November 22, 2019.

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 __, 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' website address at website 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 [email protected].
    3. Call the Reports Clearance Office at (410) 786-1326.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William N. Parham at (410) 786-4669.

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).

CMS-10609 Medicaid Program Face-to-Face Requirements for Home Health 
Services and Supporting Regulations
CMS-10142 Bid Pricing Tool (BPT) for Medicare Advantage (MA) Plans and 
Prescription Drug Plans (PDP)

    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: Extension of a currently

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approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Medicaid Program 
Face-to-Face Requirements for Home Health Services and Supporting 
Regulations; Use: 42 CFR 440.70(f) and (g) requires that physicians (or 
for medical equipment, authorized non-physician practitioners (NPPs) 
including nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists and physician 
assistants) document that there was a face-to-face encounter with the 
Medicaid beneficiary prior to the physician making a certification that 
home health services are required. The burden associated with this 
requirement is the time and effort to complete this documentation. The 
burden also includes writing, typing, or dictating the face-to-face 
documentation and signing/dating the documentation. Form Number: CMS-
10609 (OMB control number: 0938-1319); Frequency: Occasionally; 
Affected Public: Private sector (business or other for-profits); Number 
of Respondents: 381,148; Total Annual Responses: 1,143,443; Total 
Annual Hours: 190,955. (For policy questions regarding this collection 
contact Alexandra Smilow at 410-786-0790.)
    2. Type of Information Collection Request: Revision of a currently 
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Bid Pricing Tool 
(BPT) for Medicare Advantage (MA) Plans and Prescription Drug Plans 
(PDP); Use: Under the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and 
Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA), and implementing regulations at 42 
CFR, Medicare Advantage organizations (MAO) and Prescription Drug Plans 
(PDP) are required to submit an actuarial pricing ``bid'' for each plan 
offered to Medicare beneficiaries for approval by the Centers for 
Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
    Medicare Advantage organizations (MAO) and Prescription Drug Plans 
(PDP) are required to submit an actuarial pricing ``bid'' for each plan 
offered to Medicare beneficiaries for approval by CMS. The MAOs and 
PDPs use the Bid Pricing Tool (BPT) software to develop their actuarial 
pricing bid. The competitive bidding process defined by the ``The 
Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act'' (MMA) 
applies to both the MA and Part D programs. It is an annual process 
that encompasses the release of the MA rate book in April, the bid's 
that plans submit to CMS in June, and the release of the Part D and 
RPPO benchmarks, which typically occurs in August. Form Number: CMS-
10142 (OMB control number: 0938-0944); Frequency: Yearly; Affected 
Public: Private sector (business or other for-profits); Number of 
Respondents: 555; Total Annual Responses: 4,995; Total Annual Hours: 
149,850. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Rachel 
Shevland at 410-786-3026.)

    Dated: September 18, 2019.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and 
Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2019-20484 Filed 9-20-19; 8:45 am]
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