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methodology for measuring patients’
perceptions of their hospital experience.
Since 2008, HCAHPS has allowed valid
comparisons to be made across hospitals
locally, regionally and nationally.
The national implementation of
HCAHPS is designed to allow thirdparty CMS-approved survey vendors to
administer HCAHPS using mail-only,
telephone-only, mixed-mode (mail with
telephone follow-up), or active IVR
(interactive voice response). With
respect to a telephone-only or mixedmode survey, the CMS-approved survey
vendors use electronic data collection or
CATI systems. CATI is also used for
telephone follow-up with mail survey
non-respondents. With respect to IVR
survey administration, the IVR
technology gathers information from
respondents by prompting respondents
to answer questions by pushing the
numbers on a touch-tone telephone.
Patients selected for IVR mode are able
to opt out of the interactive voice
response system and return to a ‘‘live’’
interviewer if they wish to do so. Form
Number: CMS–10102 (OMB control
number: 0938–0981); Frequency:
Occasionally; Affected Public:
Individuals and Households; Number of
Respondents: 2,843,617; Total Annual
Responses: 2,843,617; Total Annual
Hours: 347,648. (For policy questions
regarding this collection contact
William Lehrman at 410–786–1037.)
Dated: June 14, 2021.
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–10305]
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
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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.
Comments must be received by
August 16, 2021.
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: 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.
ADDRESSES:
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).
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CMS–10305 Medicare Part C and Part
D Data Validation (42 CFR 422.516(g)
and 423.514(j))
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: Medicare Part C
and Part D Data Validation (42 CFR
422.516(g) and 423.514(j)); Use: Sections
1857(e) and 1860D–12 of the Social
Security Act (‘‘the Act’’) authorize CMS
to establish information collection
requirements with respect to MAOs and
Part D sponsors. Section 1857(e)(1)of the
Act requires MAOs to provide the
Secretary of the Department of Health
and Human Services (DHHS) with such
information as the Secretary may find
necessary and appropriate. Section
1857(e)(1) of the Act applies to
Prescription Drug Plans (PDPs) as
indicated in section1860D–12. Pursuant
to statutory authority, CMS codified
these information collection
requirements in regulation at
§§ 422.516(g) Validation of Part C
Reporting Requirements, and423.514(j)
Validation of Part D Reporting
Requirements respectively.
Data collected via Medicare Part C
and Part D reporting requirements are
an integral resource for oversight,
monitoring, compliance and auditing
activities necessary to ensure quality
provision of Medicare benefits to
beneficiaries. CMS uses the findings
collected through the data validation
process to substantiate the data reported
via Medicare Part C and Part D reporting
requirements. Data validation provides
CMS with assurance that plan-reported
data are credible and consistently
collected and reported by Part C and D
SOs. CMS uses validated data to
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respond to inquiries from Congress,
oversight agencies, and the public about
Part C and D SOs. The validated data
also allows CMS to effectively monitor
and compare the performance of SOs
over time. Validated plan-reported data
may be used for Star Ratings, Display
measures and other performance
measures. Additionally, SOs can take
advantage of the DV process to
effectively assess their own performance
and make improvements to their
internal operations and reporting
processes. Form Number: CMS–10305
(OMB control number: 0938–1115);
Frequency: Yearly; Affected Public:
State, Local, or Tribal Governments;
Number of Respondents: 761; Total
Annual Responses: 761; Total Annual
Hours: 20,945. (For policy questions
regarding this collection contact
Chanelle Jones at 410–786–8008.)
Dated: June 14, 2021.
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
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Submission for OMB
Review; 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
(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
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William Parham at (410) 786–4669.
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 without change
of a previously approved collection;
Title of Information Collection: Hospice
Request for Certification and Supporting
Regulations; Use: The Hospice Request
for Certification Form is the
identification and screening form used
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
[Document Identifier: CMS–417 and CMS–
209]
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Comments on the collection(s) of
information must be received by the
OMB desk officer by July 19, 2021.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and
recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent
within 30 days of publication of this
notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/
PRAMain. Find this particular
information collection by selecting
‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open
for Public Comments’’ or by using the
search function.
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-andGuidance/Legislation/
PaperworkReductionActof1995/PRAListing.html.
DATES:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services
SUMMARY:
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.
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to initiate the certification process and
to determine if the provider has
sufficient personnel to participate in the
Medicare program. The CMS–417 form
is completed by existing hospices at the
time of their recertification surveys, to
update their certification information.
Form Number: CMS–417 (OMB Control
number: 0938–0313); Frequency:
Annually; Affected Public: Private
Sector—Business or other for-profits;
Number of Respondents: 2,059; Total
Annual Responses: 2,059; Total Annual
Hours: 1,544. (For policy questions
regarding this collection contact
Caroline Gallaher at 410–786–8705.)
2. Type of Information Collection
Request: Revision of a currently
approved collection; Title of
Information Collection: Laboratory
Personnel Report (CLIA) and Supporting
Regulations; Use: The information
collected on this survey form is used in
the administrative pursuit of the
Congressionally-mandated program
with regard to regulation of laboratories
participating in CLIA. The surveyor will
provide the laboratory with the CMS–
209 form. While the surveyor performs
other aspects of the survey, the
laboratory will complete the CMS–209
by recording the personnel data needed
to support their compliance with the
personnel requirements of CLIA. The
surveyor will then use this information
in choosing a sample of personnel to
verify compliance with the personnel
requirements. Information on personnel
qualifications of all technical personnel
is needed to ensure the sample is
representative of the entire laboratory.
Form Number: CMS–209 (OMB control
number 0938–0151); Frequency:
Biennially; Affected Public: Private
Sector—State, Local, or Tribal
Governments; and Federal Government;
Number of Respondents: 19,163; Total
Annual Responses: 9,582; Total Annual
Hours: 4,791. (For policy questions
regarding this collection contact
Kathleen Todd at 410–786–3385.)
Dated: June 14, 2021.
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-10305]
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 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 16, 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-10305 Medicare Part C and Part D Data Validation (42 CFR 422.516(g)
and 423.514(j))
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: Medicare Part C
and Part D Data Validation (42 CFR 422.516(g) and 423.514(j)); Use:
Sections 1857(e) and 1860D-12 of the Social Security Act (``the Act'')
authorize CMS to establish information collection requirements with
respect to MAOs and Part D sponsors. Section 1857(e)(1)of the Act
requires MAOs to provide the Secretary of the Department of Health and
Human Services (DHHS) with such information as the Secretary may find
necessary and appropriate. Section 1857(e)(1) of the Act applies to
Prescription Drug Plans (PDPs) as indicated in section1860D-12.
Pursuant to statutory authority, CMS codified these information
collection requirements in regulation at Sec. Sec. 422.516(g)
Validation of Part C Reporting Requirements, and423.514(j) Validation
of Part D Reporting Requirements respectively.
Data collected via Medicare Part C and Part D reporting
requirements are an integral resource for oversight, monitoring,
compliance and auditing activities necessary to ensure quality
provision of Medicare benefits to beneficiaries. CMS uses the findings
collected through the data validation process to substantiate the data
reported via Medicare Part C and Part D reporting requirements. Data
validation provides CMS with assurance that plan-reported data are
credible and consistently collected and reported by Part C and D SOs.
CMS uses validated data to
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respond to inquiries from Congress, oversight agencies, and the public
about Part C and D SOs. The validated data also allows CMS to
effectively monitor and compare the performance of SOs over time.
Validated plan-reported data may be used for Star Ratings, Display
measures and other performance measures. Additionally, SOs can take
advantage of the DV process to effectively assess their own performance
and make improvements to their internal operations and reporting
processes. Form Number: CMS-10305 (OMB control number: 0938-1115);
Frequency: Yearly; Affected Public: State, Local, or Tribal
Governments; Number of Respondents: 761; Total Annual Responses: 761;
Total Annual Hours: 20,945. (For policy questions regarding this
collection contact Chanelle Jones at 410-786-8008.)
Dated: June 14, 2021.
William N. Parham, III
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and
Regulatory Affairs.
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