Meeting of the National Advisory Council for Healthcare Research and Quality, 63578-63579 [2023-20068]

Download as PDF 63578 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 178 / Friday, September 15, 2023 / Notices including direct, indirect, and cumulative effects. GSA identified the following resources for analysis of both beneficial and adverse potential impacts: cultural resources; aesthetic and visual resources; land use and zoning; community facilities; socioeconomics and environmental justice; greenhouse gas, climate change, and embodied carbon; hazardous materials and solid waste; air quality; noise; health and safety; and transportation and traffic. The Draft EIS considers measures that would avoid, minimize, or mitigate identified adverse impacts. GSA welcomes public input on these potential impacts. National Historic Preservation Act In addition to NEPA, consultation under section 106 of the NHPA is occurring concurrently with the NEPA process. Two of the three buildings being considered for demolition are the Century Building (202 South State Street) and the Consumers Building (220 South State Street), which are historic resources that contribute to the Loop Retail Historic District listed in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). In this proposed action, 214 South State Street is being treated as eligible for listing in the NRHP as a contributing resource to the Loop Retail Historic District. Schedule for Decision-Making Process The following is a list of estimated time frames to complete the NEPA process: • Draft EIS Public Comment Period: September 15 to October 31, 2023 • Final EIS: February 2024 • Record of Decision: April 2024 Budget (OMB) Circular No. A–108, notice is hereby given that the General Services Administration (GSA) proposes to rescind the GSA/OAP–4 FedBizOps System of Records Notice (SORN). The rescinded system of records described in this notice no longer maintains any Personally Identifiable Information (PII). DATES: Effective immediately. ADDRESSES: Submit comments identified by ‘‘Notice–ID–2023–11, Rescindment of a System of Records’’ via https://www.regulations.gov. Search for ‘‘Notice–ID–2023–11, Rescindment of a System of Records.’’ Select the link ‘‘Comment Now’’ that corresponds with ‘‘Notice–ID–2023–11, Rescindment of a System of Records.’’ Follow the instructions provided on the screen. Please include your name, company name (if any), and ‘‘Notice–ID–2023–11, Rescindment of a System of Records’’ on your attached document. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Call or email the GSA Chief Privacy Officer, Richard Speidel: telephone 202–969– 5830; email gsa.privacyact@gsa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The information in the GSA/OAP–4 FedBizOps SORN is now obsolete as all relevant records are now maintained in a different system, GSA’s SAM.gov. It should be removed from GSA’s inventory once OMB approves via ROCIS (OMB OIRA—Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs). SYSTEM NAME AND NUMBER: GSA/OAP—4FedBizOps. HISTORY: 73 FR 22386 on 04/24/2008. William Renner, Director, Facilities Management and Services Programs Division Great Lakes Region 5, U.S. General Services Administration. [FR Doc. 2023–19518 Filed 9–14–23; 8:45 am] Richard Speidel, Chief Privacy Officer, Office of the Deputy Chief Information Officer, General Services Administration. [FR Doc. 2023–20048 Filed 9–14–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820–34–P BILLING CODE 6820–CF–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION [Notice–ID–2023–11; Docket No. 2023–0002; Sequence No. 32] ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Privacy Act of 1974; Rescindment of a System of Records Office of the Chief Privacy Officer, General Services Administration, (GSA). ACTION: Rescindment of a system of records notice. AGENCY: 17:05 Sep 14, 2023 Jkt 259001 This notice announces a meeting of the National Advisory Council for Healthcare Research and Quality. SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974 and Office of Management and VerDate Sep<11>2014 Meeting of the National Advisory Council for Healthcare Research and Quality Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), HHS. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The meeting will be held on Thursday, November 16, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held inperson. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jaime Zimmerman, Designated Federal Official, at the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 5600 Fishers Lane, Mail Stop 06E37A, Rockville, Maryland, 20857, (301) 427–1456. For press-related information, please contact Bruce Seeman at (301) 427–1998 or Bruce.Seeman@AHRQ.hhs.gov. Closed captioning will be provided during the meeting. If another reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed, please contact the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Management on (301) 827–4840, no later than Tuesday, October 31, 2023. The agenda, roster, and minutes will be available from Jenny Griffith, Committee Management Officer, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857. Jenny Griffith’s phone number is (240) 446–6799. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DATES: I. Purpose In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, this notice announces a meeting of the National Advisory Council for Healthcare Research and Quality (the Council). 5 U.S.C. 1009. The Council is authorized by section 941 of the Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. 299c. In accordance with its statutory mandate, the Council is to advise the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services and the Director of AHRQ on matters related to AHRQ’s conduct of its mission including providing guidance on (A) priorities for health care research, (B) the field of health care research including training needs and information dissemination on health care quality and (C) the role of the Agency in light of private sector activity and opportunities for public private partnerships. The Council is composed of members of the public, appointed by the Secretary, and Federal ex-officio members specified in the authorizing legislation. II. Agenda On Thursday, November 16, 2023, NAC members will meet to conduct preparatory work prior to convening the Council meeting at 10:45 a.m., with the call to order by the Council Chair, an introduction of NAC members, and approval of previous Council summary E:\FR\FM\15SEN1.SGM 15SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 178 / Friday, September 15, 2023 / Notices notes. The NAC members will then receive an update from the AHRQ Director. The agenda will also include an update on the Subcommittee of the National Advisory Council (SNAC) for AHRQ’s Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Trust Fund (PCORTF) Investments, as well as an update on the Subcommittee of the National Advisory Council (SNAC) for the National Action Alliance to Advance Patient Safety. The meeting will also include a discussion about the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and System (CAHPS). The meeting is open to the public and will adjourn at 4 p.m. For information regarding how to access the meeting as well as other meeting details, including information on how to make a public comment, please go to https:// www.ahrq.gov/news/events/nac/. The final agenda will be available on the AHRQ website no later than Thursday, November 2, 2023. Dated: September 12, 2023. Marquita Cullom, Associate Director. [FR Doc. 2023–20068 Filed 9–14–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160–90–P [Document Identifier: CMS–10638 and CMS– 1500] 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 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 17:05 Sep 14, 2023 Jkt 259001 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: Revision of a currently approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Add-On Payments for New Medical Services and Technologies Paid Under the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS); Use: Sections 1886(d) (5) (K) and (L) of the Act establish a process of identifying SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services VerDate Sep<11>2014 Comments on the collection(s) of information must be received by the OMB desk officer by October 16, 2023. 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, please access the CMS PRA website by copying and pasting the following web address into your web browser: https://www.cms.gov/ Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/ PaperworkReductionActof1995/PRAListing. DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN 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. PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 63579 and ensuring adequate payment for new medical services and technologies (sometimes collectively referred to in this section as ‘‘new technologies’’) under the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS). Section 1886(d)(5)(K)(vi) of the Act specifies that a medical service or technology will be considered new if it meets criteria established by the Secretary after notice and opportunity for public comment. Section 1886(d)(5)(K)(ii)(I) of the Act specifies that a new medical service or technology may be considered for NTAP if, ‘‘based on the estimated costs incurred with respect to discharges involving such service or technology, the DRG prospective payment rate otherwise applicable to such discharges under this subsection is inadequate.’’ In order to qualify for NTAP under the traditional pathway, a specific technology must be ‘‘new’’ and demonstrate that they are not substantially similar to existing technologies under the requirements of § 412.87(b)(2) of our regulations. The statutory provision contemplated the special payment treatment for new technologies until such time as data are available to reflect the cost of the technology in the DRG weights through recalibration (no less than 2 years and no more than 3 years). Alternative pathway technologies must also be ‘‘new’’ but are considered not substantially similar to existing technologies. Responses to the questions in the application help CMS determine if and how the applicant meets the established. Form Number: CMS–10638 (OMB Control Number: 0938–1347); Frequency: Yearly; Affected Public: Private Sector, Business or other forprofits and Not-for-profits institutions; Number of Respondents: 62; Number of Responses: 62; Total Annual Hours: 1,655. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Sophia Chan at 410–786–8348.) 2. Type of Information Collection Request: Extension of a currently approved collection of information; Title of Information Collection: Health Insurance Common Claims Form; Use: The CMS–1500 and the CMS–1490S forms are used to deliver information to CMS in order for CMS to reimburse for provided services. Medicare Administrative Contractors use the data collected on the CMS–1500 and the CMS–1490S to determine the proper amount of reimbursement for Part B medical and other health services (as listed in section 1861(s) of the Social Security Act) provided by physicians and suppliers to beneficiaries. The CMS–1500 is submitted by physicians/ suppliers for all Part B Medicare. E:\FR\FM\15SEN1.SGM 15SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 178 (Friday, September 15, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 63578-63579]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-20068]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality


Meeting of the National Advisory Council for Healthcare Research 
and Quality

AGENCY: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), HHS.

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces a meeting of the National Advisory 
Council for Healthcare Research and Quality.

DATES: The meeting will be held on Thursday, November 16, 2023, from 10 
a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held in-person.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jaime Zimmerman, Designated Federal 
Official, at the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 5600 
Fishers Lane, Mail Stop 06E37A, Rockville, Maryland, 20857, (301) 427-
1456. For press-related information, please contact Bruce Seeman at 
(301) 427-1998 or [email protected].
    Closed captioning will be provided during the meeting. If another 
reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed, please contact the 
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Office of Equal Employment 
Opportunity and Diversity Management on (301) 827-4840, no later than 
Tuesday, October 31, 2023. The agenda, roster, and minutes will be 
available from Jenny Griffith, Committee Management Officer, Agency for 
Healthcare Research and Quality, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 
20857. Jenny Griffith's phone number is (240) 446-6799.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Purpose

    In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, this notice 
announces a meeting of the National Advisory Council for Healthcare 
Research and Quality (the Council). 5 U.S.C. 1009. The Council is 
authorized by section 941 of the Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. 
299c. In accordance with its statutory mandate, the Council is to 
advise the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services and 
the Director of AHRQ on matters related to AHRQ's conduct of its 
mission including providing guidance on (A) priorities for health care 
research, (B) the field of health care research including training 
needs and information dissemination on health care quality and (C) the 
role of the Agency in light of private sector activity and 
opportunities for public private partnerships. The Council is composed 
of members of the public, appointed by the Secretary, and Federal ex-
officio members specified in the authorizing legislation.

II. Agenda

    On Thursday, November 16, 2023, NAC members will meet to conduct 
preparatory work prior to convening the Council meeting at 10:45 a.m., 
with the call to order by the Council Chair, an introduction of NAC 
members, and approval of previous Council summary

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notes. The NAC members will then receive an update from the AHRQ 
Director. The agenda will also include an update on the Subcommittee of 
the National Advisory Council (SNAC) for AHRQ's Patient-Centered 
Outcomes Research Trust Fund (PCORTF) Investments, as well as an update 
on the Subcommittee of the National Advisory Council (SNAC) for the 
National Action Alliance to Advance Patient Safety. The meeting will 
also include a discussion about the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare 
Providers and System (CAHPS). The meeting is open to the public and 
will adjourn at 4 p.m. For information regarding how to access the 
meeting as well as other meeting details, including information on how 
to make a public comment, please go to https://www.ahrq.gov/news/events/nac/. The final agenda will be available on the AHRQ website no 
later than Thursday, November 2, 2023.

    Dated: September 12, 2023.
Marquita Cullom,
Associate Director.
[FR Doc. 2023-20068 Filed 9-14-23; 8:45 am]
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