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Download as PDF jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES 51722 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 163 / Friday, August 21, 2020 / Notices (TPA) participating in the Marketplace and/or market stabilization programs mandated by the ACA. CMS continues to engage with stakeholders in the Marketplace to obtain input through Satisfaction Surveys following Stakeholder Training events. The survey results will help to determine stakeholders’ level of satisfaction with trainings, identify any issues with training and technical assistance delivery, clarify stakeholders’ needs and preferences, and define best practices for training and technical assistance. CMS will continue to modify, enhance and develop forms for future years based on feedback from Stakeholders. Form Number: CMS–10598 (OMB control number: 0938–1331); Frequency: Occasionally; Affected Public: Private Sector; Number of Respondents: 30,332; Number of Responses: 30,332; Total Annual Hours: 7,334. For questions regarding this collection contact Sonia Henderson at 301–492–4320. 2. Type of Information Collection Request: Reinstatement of a previously approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) for Advanced Diagnostic Imaging Services; Use: Section 218(b) of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act (PAMA) of 2014 amended the Medicare Part B statute by adding a new section 1834(q) of the Act entitled, ‘‘Recognizing Appropriate Use Criteria for Certain Imaging Services,’’ which directs the Secretary to establish a program to promote the use of AUC. This program is codified at 42 CFR 414.94. Evidence-based AUC for imaging can assist clinicians in selecting the imaging study that is most likely to improve health outcomes for patients based on their individual context. A provider-led entity (PLE) as defined in 42 CFR 414.94(b) is a national professional medical specialty society or other organization that is comprised primarily of providers or practitioners who, either within the organization or outside the organization, predominantly provide direct patient care. This program requires professionals ordering applicable imaging services as defined in § 414.94(b) to consult with specified applicable AUC, which are criteria developed, endorsed or modified by a qualified PLE. The cornerstone of the PLE qualification process is for PLEs to demonstrate that they engage in a rigorous evidence-based process for developing, modifying, or endorsing AUC. Section 1834(q)(2)(B) specifies that the Secretary must consider whether AUC have stakeholder consensus, are scientifically valid and evidence-based, and are based on VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:04 Aug 20, 2020 Jkt 250001 studies that are published and reviewable by stakeholders. In the 2016 Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule with comment period (80 FR 70886, November 16, 2015; see pages 71102– 71116 and pages 71380–71382) we established a qualification process and requirements for qualified PLEs in order to ensure that the AUC development or endorsement processes used by a PLE result in high quality, evidence-based AUC in accordance with section 1834(q)(2)(B). In order to become and remain a qualified PLE, we require PLEs to demonstrate adherence to specific requirements when developing, modifying or endorsing AUC. To ensure that these requirements are met, we require PLEs to submit information demonstrating their adherence to these requirements. CMS qualifies those PLEs that demonstrate adherence to the requirements for a period of five years. Qualified PLEs are also required, during the 5th year after their most recent approval date, to ensure adherence has been maintained and to account for any changes in the entities’ processes. Qualified PLEs must reapply every five years and must submit the applications by January 1 of the 5th year after the PLE’s most recent approval date. Form Number: CMS–10570 (OMB control number: 0938–1288); Frequency: Occasionally; Affected Public: Private: Business or other for-profit and Not forprofit institutions; Number of Respondents: 10; Number of Responses: 10; Total Annual Hours: 150. (For policy questions regarding this collection, contact Heather Hostetler at 410–786–4515.) Dated: August 17, 2020. William N. Parham, III, Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs. [FR Doc. 2020–18337 Filed 8–20–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4120–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Document Identifier: CMS–10437] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request 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. Comments must be received by October 20, 2020. DATES: 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 llll, 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. Call the Reports Clearance Office at (410) 786–1326. ADDRESSES: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, HHS. ACTION: Notice. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AGENCY: SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 William N. Parham at (410) 786–4669. E:\FR\FM\21AUN1.SGM 21AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 163 / Friday, August 21, 2020 / Notices 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–10437 Generic Social Marketing & Consumer Testing Research 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. jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES Information Collection 1. Type of Information Collection Request: Extension of a currently approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Generic Social Marketing & Consumer Testing Research; Use: The purpose of this submission is to extend the approval of the generic clearance for a program of consumer research aimed at a broad audience of those affected by CMS programs including Medicare, Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and health insurance exchanges. This program extends strategic efforts to reach and tailor communications to beneficiaries, caregivers, providers, stakeholders, and any other audiences that would support the Agency in improving the functioning of the health care system, improve patient care and outcomes, and reduce costs without sacrificing quality of care. The information collected will be used to create a streamlined and proactive process for collection of data and utilizing the feedback on service delivery for continuous improvement of communication activities aimed at diverse CMS audiences. The generic clearance will allow rapid response to inform CMS initiatives using a mixture of qualitative and quantitative consumer research VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:04 Aug 20, 2020 Jkt 250001 strategies (including formative research studies and methodological tests) to improve communication with key CMS audiences. As new information resources and persuasive technologies are developed, they can be tested and evaluated for beneficiary response to the materials and delivery channels. Results will inform communication development and information architecture as well as allow for continuous quality improvement. The overall goal is to maximize the extent to which consumers have access to useful sources of CMS program information in a form that can help them make the most of their benefits and options The activities under this clearance involve social marketing and consumer research using samples of self-selected customers, as well as convenience samples, and quota samples, with respondents selected either to cover a broad range of customers or to include specific characteristics related to certain products or services. All collection of information under this clearance will utilize a subset of items drawn from a core collection of customizable items referred to as the Social Marketing and Consumer Testing Item Bank. This item bank is designed to establish a set of pre-approved generic question that can be drawn upon to allow for the rapid turn-around consumer testing required for us to communicate more effectively with our audiences. The questions in the item bank are divided into two major categories. One set focuses on characteristics of individuals and is intended primarily for participant screening and for use in structured quantitative on-line or telephone surveys. The other set is less structured and is designed for use in qualitative one-on-one and small group discussions or collecting information related to subjective impressions of test materials. Results will be compiled and disseminated so that future communication can be informed by the testing results. We will use the findings to create the greatest possible public benefit. Form Number: CMS–10437 (OMB control number: 0938–1247); Frequency: Yearly; Affected Public: Individuals; Number of Respondents: 7,732; Number of Responses: 61,992; Total Annual Hours: 26,588. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Sabreet Kang Rajeev at 410– 786–5616.) PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 51723 Dated: August 18, 2020. William N. 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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 163 (Friday, August 21, 2020)]
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[FR Doc No: 2020-18430]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

[Document Identifier: CMS-10437]


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 October 20, 2020.

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. Call the Reports Clearance Office at (410) 786-1326.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

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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-10437 Generic Social Marketing & Consumer Testing Research

    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 
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Generic Social 
Marketing & Consumer Testing Research; Use: The purpose of this 
submission is to extend the approval of the generic clearance for a 
program of consumer research aimed at a broad audience of those 
affected by CMS programs including Medicare, Medicaid, Children's 
Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and health insurance exchanges. This 
program extends strategic efforts to reach and tailor communications to 
beneficiaries, caregivers, providers, stakeholders, and any other 
audiences that would support the Agency in improving the functioning of 
the health care system, improve patient care and outcomes, and reduce 
costs without sacrificing quality of care. The information collected 
will be used to create a streamlined and proactive process for 
collection of data and utilizing the feedback on service delivery for 
continuous improvement of communication activities aimed at diverse CMS 
audiences.
    The generic clearance will allow rapid response to inform CMS 
initiatives using a mixture of qualitative and quantitative consumer 
research strategies (including formative research studies and 
methodological tests) to improve communication with key CMS audiences. 
As new information resources and persuasive technologies are developed, 
they can be tested and evaluated for beneficiary response to the 
materials and delivery channels. Results will inform communication 
development and information architecture as well as allow for 
continuous quality improvement. The overall goal is to maximize the 
extent to which consumers have access to useful sources of CMS program 
information in a form that can help them make the most of their 
benefits and options
    The activities under this clearance involve social marketing and 
consumer research using samples of self-selected customers, as well as 
convenience samples, and quota samples, with respondents selected 
either to cover a broad range of customers or to include specific 
characteristics related to certain products or services. All collection 
of information under this clearance will utilize a subset of items 
drawn from a core collection of customizable items referred to as the 
Social Marketing and Consumer Testing Item Bank. This item bank is 
designed to establish a set of pre-approved generic question that can 
be drawn upon to allow for the rapid turn-around consumer testing 
required for us to communicate more effectively with our audiences. The 
questions in the item bank are divided into two major categories. One 
set focuses on characteristics of individuals and is intended primarily 
for participant screening and for use in structured quantitative on-
line or telephone surveys. The other set is less structured and is 
designed for use in qualitative one-on-one and small group discussions 
or collecting information related to subjective impressions of test 
materials. Results will be compiled and disseminated so that future 
communication can be informed by the testing results. We will use the 
findings to create the greatest possible public benefit. Form Number: 
CMS-10437 (OMB control number: 0938-1247); Frequency: Yearly; Affected 
Public: Individuals; Number of Respondents: 7,732; Number of Responses: 
61,992; Total Annual Hours: 26,588. (For policy questions regarding 
this collection contact Sabreet Kang Rajeev at 410-786-5616.)

    Dated: August 18, 2020.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and 
Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2020-18430 Filed 8-20-20; 8:45 am]
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