Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 29265-29266 [2021-11490]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 103 / Tuesday, June 1, 2021 / Notices jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES 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 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: Verification of Clinic Data—Rural Health Clinic Form and Supporting Regulations; Use: The form is utilized as an application to be completed by suppliers of Rural Health Clinic (RHC) services requesting participation in the Medicare program. This form initiates the process of obtaining a decision as to whether the conditions for certification are met as a supplier of RHC services. It also promotes data reduction or introduction to and retrieval from the Automated Survey Process Environment (ASPEN) and related survey and certification databases by the CMS Regional Offices. Should any question arise regarding the structure of the organization, this information is readily available. Form Number: CMS–29 (OMB control number 0938–0074); Frequency: Occasionally (initially and then every six years); Affected Public: Private Sector (Business or other for-profit and Not-for-profit institutions); Number of Respondents: 1,887; Total Annual Responses: 5,661; Total Annual Hours: 1,269. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Shonte Carter at 410–786–3532.) 2. Type of Information Collection Request: Extension of a currently approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Psychiatric Unit Criteria Work Sheet; Use: Certain specialty hospitals and hospital specialty distinct-part units may be excluded from the Inpatient Medicare VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:20 May 28, 2021 Jkt 253001 Prospective Payment System (IPPS) and be paid at a different rate. These specialty hospitals and distinct-part units of hospitals include Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (IRFs) units, Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (IRFs) hospitals and Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities (IPFs). CMS regulations at 42 CFR 412.20 through 412.29 describe the criteria under which these specialty hospitals and specialty distinct-part hospital units are excluded from the IPPS. Form CMS– 437 is used by Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities (IPFs) to attest to meeting the necessary requirements that make them exempt for receiving payment from Medicare under the IPPS. These IPFs must use CMS–437 to attest that they meet the requirements for IPPS exempt status prior to being placed into excluded status. The IPFs must re-attest to meeting the exclusion criteria annually. Form Number: CMS–437 (OMB control number: 0938–0358); Frequency: Annually; Affected Public: Private sector—Business or other forprofits; Number of Respondents: 1,598; Total Annual Responses: 1,598; Total Annual Hours: 1,732. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Caroline Gallaher at 410–786– 8705.) 3. Type of Information Collection Request: Extension of a previously approved collection; Title of Information Collection: CMS Identity Management (IDM) System; Use: HIPAA regulations require covered entities to verify the identity of the person requesting Personal Health Information (PHI) and the person’s authority to have access to that information. Per the HIPAA Security Rule, covered entities, regardless of their size, are required under Section 164.312(a)(2)(i) to ‘‘assign a unique name and/or number for identifying and tracking user identity.’’ A ‘user’ is defined in Section 164.304 as a ‘‘person or entity with authorized access’’. Accordingly, the Security Rule requires covered entities to assign a unique name and/or number to each employee or workforce member who uses a system that receives, maintains or transmits electronic PHI, so that system access and activity can be identified and tracked by user. This pertains to workforce members within health plans, group health plans, small or large provider offices, clearinghouses and beneficiaries. The information collected will be gathered and used solely by CMS, approved contractor(s), and state health insurance exchanges to prove the identity of an individual requesting electronic access to CMS protected information or services. Information PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 29265 confidentiality will conform to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 and the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) requirements. Respondents may also access CMS’ Terms of Service and Privacy Statement on the CMS Portal and IDM websites. CMS has moved from this centralized on premise model for enterprise identity management to a cloud-based solution, IDM, with multiple products providing specialized services: Okta Identity as a Service (IDaaS), which includes MultiFactor Authentication (MFA) services; Experian Remote Identity Proofing (RIDP) services; and Cloud Computing Services-Amazon Web Services/ Information Technology Operations (CCS–AWS/ITOps) Hub Hosting. In order to prove the identity of an individual requesting electronic access to CMS protected information or services, IDM (leveraging Experian Precise ID RIDP services) will collect a core set of attributes about that individual. Form Number: CMS–10452 (OMB control number: 0938–1236); Frequency: Yearly; Affected Public: Individuals and Households; Number of Respondents: 560,000; Total Annual Responses: 560,000; Total Annual Hours: 186,667. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Malachi Robinson at 410–786–1849). Dated: May 26, 2021. William N. Parham, III, Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs. [FR Doc. 2021–11491 Filed 5–28–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4120–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Document Identifier: CMS–179 and CMS– 10775] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health and Human 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 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\01JNN1.SGM 01JNN1 29266 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 103 / Tuesday, June 1, 2021 / Notices jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES 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 August 2, 2021. 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’ website address at website address at https://www.cms.gov/ Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/ PaperworkReductionActof1995/PRAListing.html. 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–179—Medicaid State Plan Base Plan Pages VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:20 May 28, 2021 Jkt 253001 CMS–10775—Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Groups Reclassification Request (MS–DRGs) 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: Revision of a currently approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Medicaid State Plan Base Plan Pages; Use: State Medicaid agencies complete the plan pages while we review the information to determine if the state has met all of the requirements of the provisions the states choose to implement. If the requirements are met, we will approve the amendments to the state’s Medicaid plan giving the state the authority to implement the flexibilities. For a state to receive Medicaid Title XIX funding, there must be an approved Title XIX state plan. Form Number: CMS–179 (OMB control number 0938–0193); Frequency: Occasionally; Affected Public: State, Local, and Tribal Governments; Number of Respondents: 56; Total Annual Responses: 1,120; Total Annual Hours: 22,400. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Gary Knight at 304–347–5723.) 2. Type of Information Collection Request: New Collection; Title of Information Collection: Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Groups Reclassification Request (MS–DRGs); Use: Section 1886(d)(4) of the Act establishes a classification system, referred to as DRGs, for inpatient discharges and adjusts payments under the IPPS based on appropriate weighting factors assigned to each MS–DRG. Section 1886(d)(4)(C)(i) of the Act specifies adjustments to the classification and weighting factors shall occur ‘‘at least annually to reflect changes in treatment patterns, PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 technology, and other factors which may change the relative use of hospital resources.’’ The requests are evaluated in the Division of Coding and DRGs (DCDRG) by the DRG and Coding Team and the clinical advisors (medical officers) in both the Technology, Coding and Pricing Group (TCPG) and the Hospital and Ambulatory Policy Group (HAPG), along with the CMS contractor(s). This team participates via conference calls in the review of MedPAR claims data to analyze and perform clinical review of the requested changes. Based on the examination of claims data and clinical judgment, the team provides recommendations to CMS and HHS leadership for proposed changes. Per the statue, proposed MS–DRG changes and payment adjustments must go through notice and comment rulemaking giving the opportunity for the public to comment. Finalized MS–DRG changes are effective with discharges on and after October 1, consistent with the beginning of the fiscal year. CMS makes the updated MS–DRG Grouper software and related materials that reflects the changes available to the public for free via download at: https://www.cms.gov/ Medicare/Medicare-Fee-for-ServicePayment/AcuteInpatientPPS/MS-DRGClassifications-and-Software. When an application is submitted in MEARISTM, the DRG and Coding Team in DCDRG will have instant access to the application request and accompanying materials to facilitate a more timely review of the request, including the ability to efficiently inform other team members involved in the process that information is available for their review and input. Form Number: CMS–10775 (OMB control number 0938-New); Frequency: Occasionally; Affected Public: Private Sector, Business or other for-profits, Not-for-profits institutions; Number of Respondents: 50; Total Annual Responses: 50; Total Annual Hours: 48,000. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Marilu Hue at 410–786–4510.) Dated: May 26, 2021. William N. Parham, III, Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs. [FR Doc. 2021–11490 Filed 5–28–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4120–01–P E:\FR\FM\01JNN1.SGM 01JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 103 (Tuesday, June 1, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 29265-29266]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-11490]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

[Document Identifier: CMS-179 and CMS-10775]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health and Human 
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

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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 August 2, 2021.

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.

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-179--Medicaid State Plan Base Plan Pages
CMS-10775--Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Groups Reclassification 
Request (MS-DRGs)

    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: Revision of a currently 
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Medicaid State 
Plan Base Plan Pages; Use: State Medicaid agencies complete the plan 
pages while we review the information to determine if the state has met 
all of the requirements of the provisions the states choose to 
implement. If the requirements are met, we will approve the amendments 
to the state's Medicaid plan giving the state the authority to 
implement the flexibilities. For a state to receive Medicaid Title XIX 
funding, there must be an approved Title XIX state plan. Form Number: 
CMS-179 (OMB control number 0938-0193); Frequency: Occasionally; 
Affected Public: State, Local, and Tribal Governments; Number of 
Respondents: 56; Total Annual Responses: 1,120; Total Annual Hours: 
22,400. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Gary 
Knight at 304-347-5723.)
    2. Type of Information Collection Request: New Collection; Title of 
Information Collection: Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Groups 
Reclassification Request (MS-DRGs); Use: Section 1886(d)(4) of the Act 
establishes a classification system, referred to as DRGs, for inpatient 
discharges and adjusts payments under the IPPS based on appropriate 
weighting factors assigned to each MS-DRG. Section 1886(d)(4)(C)(i) of 
the Act specifies adjustments to the classification and weighting 
factors shall occur ``at least annually to reflect changes in treatment 
patterns, technology, and other factors which may change the relative 
use of hospital resources.''
    The requests are evaluated in the Division of Coding and DRGs 
(DCDRG) by the DRG and Coding Team and the clinical advisors (medical 
officers) in both the Technology, Coding and Pricing Group (TCPG) and 
the Hospital and Ambulatory Policy Group (HAPG), along with the CMS 
contractor(s). This team participates via conference calls in the 
review of MedPAR claims data to analyze and perform clinical review of 
the requested changes. Based on the examination of claims data and 
clinical judgment, the team provides recommendations to CMS and HHS 
leadership for proposed changes. Per the statue, proposed MS-DRG 
changes and payment adjustments must go through notice and comment 
rulemaking giving the opportunity for the public to comment. Finalized 
MS-DRG changes are effective with discharges on and after October 1, 
consistent with the beginning of the fiscal year. CMS makes the updated 
MS-DRG Grouper software and related materials that reflects the changes 
available to the public for free via download at: https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Medicare-Fee-for-Service-Payment/AcuteInpatientPPS/MS-DRG-Classifications-and-Software.
    When an application is submitted in MEARISTM, the DRG 
and Coding Team in DCDRG will have instant access to the application 
request and accompanying materials to facilitate a more timely review 
of the request, including the ability to efficiently inform other team 
members involved in the process that information is available for their 
review and input. Form Number: CMS-10775 (OMB control number 0938-New); 
Frequency: Occasionally; Affected Public: Private Sector, Business or 
other for-profits, Not-for-profits institutions; Number of Respondents: 
50; Total Annual Responses: 50; Total Annual Hours: 48,000. (For policy 
questions regarding this collection contact Marilu Hue at 410-786-
4510.)

    Dated: May 26, 2021.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and 
Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2021-11490 Filed 5-28-21; 8:45 am]
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