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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services
[CMS–7077–N]
Announcement of the Advisory Panel
on Outreach and Education (APOE)
Virtual Meeting
Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services (CMS), Health and
Human Services (HHS).
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
This notice announces the
next meeting of the Advisory Panel on
Outreach and Education (APOE) (the
Panel) in accordance with the Federal
Advisory Committee Act. The Panel
advises and makes recommendations to
the Secretary of the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services (HHS) (the
Secretary) and the Administrator of the
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services (CMS) on opportunities to
enhance the effectiveness of consumer
education strategies concerning the
Health Insurance Marketplace®,1
Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children’s
Health Insurance Program (CHIP). This
meeting is open to the public.
DATES:
SUMMARY:
1 The Health Insurance Marketplace® is a
registered service mark of the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services.
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Meeting Date: Thursday, February 6,
2025 from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. eastern
standard time (e.s.t).
Deadline for Meeting Registration,
Presentations, Special
Accommodations, and Comments:
Thursday, January 23, 2025 by 5 p.m.
e.s.t.
ADDRESSES:
Meeting Location: Virtual. All those
who RSVP will receive the link to
attend.
Presentations and Written Comments:
Presentations and written comments
should be submitted to: Hailey Gutzmer,
Acting Designated Federal Official
(DFO), Office of Communications,
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services, 200 Independence Avenue
SW, Mailstop 315D.02, Washington, DC
20201, 410–786–1307, or via email at
APOE@cms.hhs.gov.
Registration: Persons wishing to
attend this meeting must register at the
website https://CMS-APOEFebruary2025.rsvpify.com or by
contacting the DFO listed in the FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of
this notice, by the date listed in the
DATES section of this notice. Individuals
requiring sign language interpretation or
other special accommodations should
contact the DFO at the address listed in
the ADDRESSES section of this notice by
the date listed in the DATES section of
this notice.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Hailey Gutzmer, Acting Designated
Federal Official, Office of
Communications, Centers for Medicare
& Medicaid Services, 200 Independence
Avenue SW, Mailstop 315D.02,
Washington, DC 20201, 410–786–1307,
or via email at APOE@cms.hhs.gov.
Additional information about the
APOE is available at: https://
www.cms.gov/Regulations-andGuidance/Guidance/FACA/APOE. Press
inquiries are handled through the CMS
Press Office at (202) 690–6145.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background and Charter Renewal
Information
A. Background
The Advisory Panel on Outreach and
Education (APOE) (the Panel) is
governed by the provisions of the
Federal Advisory Committee Act
(FACA) (Pub. L. 92–463), as amended (5
U.S.C. Appendix 2), which sets forth
standards for the formation and use of
federal advisory committees. The Panel
is authorized by section 1114(f) of the
Social Security Act (the Act) (42 U.S.C.
1314(f)) and section 222 of the Public
Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 217a).
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The Panel, which was first chartered
in 1999, advises and makes
recommendations to the Secretary of
U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS) and the Administrator of
the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services (CMS) on the effective
implementation of national Medicare,
Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance
Program (CHIP) and Health Insurance
Marketplace® outreach and education
programs.
The APOE has focused on a variety of
laws, including the Medicare
Modernization Act of 2003 (Pub. L. 108–
173), and the Affordable Care Act
(Patient Protection and Affordable Care
Act, (Pub. L. 111–148) and Health Care
and Education Reconciliation Act of
2010 (Pub. L. 111–152)).
The APOE helps the Department
determine the best communication
channels and tactics for various
programs and priorities, as well as new
rules and laws. In the coming years, we
anticipate the American Rescue Plan
(Pub. L. 117–2), the Inflation Reduction
Act of 2022 (Pub. L. 117–169), and the
SUPPORT for Patients and Communities
Act (SUPPORT) Act (Pub. L. 115–271)
will be some of the topics the Panel will
discuss. The Panel will provide
feedback to CMS staff on outreach and
education strategies, communication
tools and messages and how to best
reach minority, vulnerable, and Limited
English Proficiency populations.
B. Charter Renewal
The Panel’s charter was renewed on
January 19, 2023, and will terminate on
January 19, 2025, unless renewed by
appropriate action. The Charter is
currently under review for renewal. The
Charter can be found at https://
www.cms.gov/regulations-andguidance/guidance/faca/apoe.
In accordance with the renewed
charter, the APOE will advise the
Secretary and the CMS Administrator
concerning optimal strategies for the
following:
• Developing and implementing
education and outreach programs for
individuals enrolled in, or eligible for,
Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and coverage
available through the Health Insurance
Marketplace® and other CMS programs.
• Enhancing the federal government’s
effectiveness in informing Medicare,
Medicaid, CHIP, or the Health Insurance
Marketplace® consumers, issuers,
providers, and stakeholders, pursuant to
education and outreach programs
regarding these programs, including
public-private partnerships to leverage
the resources of the private sector in
educating beneficiaries, providers,
partners and stakeholders.
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• Expanding outreach to minority and
underserved communities, including
racial and ethnic minorities, in the
context of Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP,
and the Health Insurance Marketplace®
education programs and other CMS
programs as designated.
• Assembling and sharing an
information base of ‘‘best practices’’ for
helping consumers evaluate health
coverage options.
• Building and leveraging existing
community infrastructure for
information, counseling, and assistance.
• Drawing the program link between
outreach and education, promoting
consumer understanding of health care
coverage choices, and facilitating
consumer selection/enrollment, which
in turn support the overarching goal of
improved access to quality care,
including prevention services,
envisioned under the Affordable Care
Act.
The current members of the Panel as
of September 19, 2024 are as follows:
• Mitchell Balk, President, The Mt.
Sinai Health Foundation.
• Paula Campbell, Director of Health
Equity and Emergency Response,
Illinois Primary Care Association.
• Dr. Matthew Fullen, Associate
Professor of Counselor Education,
Virginia Tech.
• Justin Gust, Vice President of
Community Engagement, El Centro, Inc.
• Andrea Haynes, MD, Family
Medicine Physician, PPC Austin Family
Health Center.
• Lydia Isaac, Vice President for
Health Equity and Policy, National
Urban League.
• Vacheria Keys, Director of Policy
and Regulatory Affairs, National
Association of Community Health
Centers.
• Daisy Kim, Assistant Director for
Government Relations and Legislative
Analysis, University of California
System.
• Lynn Kimball, Executive Director,
Aging and Long-Term Care of Eastern
Washington.
• Erin Loubier, Senior Director for
Health and Legal Integration and
Payment Innovation, Whitman-Walker
Health.
• Dr. Alister Martin, Physician and
Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical
School and Harvard Kennedy School.
• Neil Meltzer, President and CEO,
LifeBridge Health.
• Dr. Carol Podgorski, Professor of
Psychiatry, Associate Chair of Academic
Affairs, University of Rochester Medical
Center.
• Melanie Prince, CEO
MAPYourWay, LLC; Immediate Past
President, Case Management Society of
America.
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• Carrie Rogers, Associate Director,
Community Catalyst.
• Tricia Sandiego, Senior Advisor,
Caregiving and Health Team, AARP.
• Marsha Schofield, President,
Marsha Schofield & Associates LLC.
• Mina Schultz, Health Policy and
Advocacy Manager, Young Invincibles.
• Daniel Spirn, Vice President,
Government Relations, Utilization
Review Accreditation Commission.
• Emily Whicheloe, Director of
Education, Medicare Rights Center.
II. Meeting Format and Agenda
In accordance with section 10(a) of
the FACA, this notice announces a
meeting of the APOE. The agenda for
the February 6, 2025 meeting will
include the following:
• Welcome and opening remarks from
CMS leadership.
• Recap of the previous (September
19, 2024) meeting.
• Presentations on CMS programs,
initiatives, and priorities; discussion of
panel recommendations.
• An opportunity for public
comment.
• Meeting adjourned.
Individuals or organizations that wish
to make a 5-minute oral presentation on
an agenda topic should submit a written
copy of the oral presentation to the DFO
at the address listed in the ADDRESSES
section of this notice by the date listed
in the DATES section of this notice. The
number of oral presentations may be
limited by the time available.
Individuals not wishing to make an oral
presentation may submit written
comments to the DFO at the address
listed in the ADDRESSES section of this
notice by the date listed in the DATES
section of this notice.
III. Meeting Participation
The meeting is open to the public, but
attendance is limited to registered
participants. Persons wishing to attend
this meeting must register at the
following weblink https://CMS-APOEFebruary2025.rsvpify.com or by
contacting the DFO at the address or
telephone number listed in the FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of
this notice by the date specified in the
DATES section of this notice. This
meeting will be held virtually.
Individuals who are not registered in
advance will be unable to attend this
meeting.
IV. Collection of Information
This document does not impose
information collection requirements,
that is, reporting, recordkeeping, or
third-party disclosure requirements.
Consequently, there is no need for
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reviewed and approved this document,
authorizes Chyana Woodyard, who is
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purposes of publication in the Federal
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Chyana Woodyard,
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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
(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
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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.
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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, 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
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 10069 Rural Community Hospital
Demonstration Program Application
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.
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Information Collections
1. Type of Information Collection
Request: Reinstatement of a previously
approved collection; Title of
Information Collection: Rural
Community Hospital Demonstration
Program Application; Use: CMS is
requesting the information collection
request previously approved under
OMB control number 0938–0880, the
Medicare Waiver Demonstration/Model
Application, be reinstated. The approval
lapsed due to an administrative
oversight.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services (CMS) has operated the
statutory Rural Community Hospital
(RCH) Demonstration since 2004. The
authorizing statute instructed CMS to
test cost-based payment for Medicare
inpatient services for rural hospitals
with fewer than 51 beds that are not
eligible to be Critical Access Hospitals
(CAH).
The RCH Demonstration Program was
initially authorized by section 410A of
the Medicare Modernization Act (MMA)
of 2003. Following the initial 5-year
authorization, the demonstration has
been extended 3 times, each time for an
additional 5 years—first, by Sections
3123 and 10313 of the Affordable Care
Act; then by section 15003 of the 21st
Century Cures Act; and by section 128
of the Consolidated Appropriations Act
of 2021. Currently, the demonstration
has 20 participants out of a maximum
of 30 hospitals, and it is scheduled to
end in 2028.
For previous authorizations, CMS has
issued a Request for Applications (RFA)
to solicit applications for the
demonstration program. For the last
solicitation, in 2017, CMS received 51
applications for 13 open spaces. CMS is
planning on a new RFA to fill the ten
spaces that are currently open.
Per the RFA, applications are
requested in identical format, regardless
of the specific goals and projects of the
individual applicants. The standardized
application format is not controversial,
and it will reduce burden on applicants
and reviewers. Responses are strictly
voluntary. The standard format will
enable CMS to select proposals that
meet CMS objectives and show the best
potential for success.
The RFA will ask interested hospitals
to provide a problem statement,
strategies for ongoing financial viability,
goals for participation in the
demonstration, and plans for
collaboration with other providers in
the area. Applications will be submitted
in the user-friendly format outlined in
the Medicare Waiver Demonstration/
Model Application.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[CMS-7077-N]
Announcement of the Advisory Panel on Outreach and Education
(APOE) Virtual Meeting
AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Health and
Human Services (HHS).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces the next meeting of the Advisory Panel
on Outreach and Education (APOE) (the Panel) in accordance with the
Federal Advisory Committee Act. The Panel advises and makes
recommendations to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services (HHS) (the Secretary) and the Administrator of the
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on opportunities to
enhance the effectiveness of consumer education strategies concerning
the Health Insurance Marketplace[supreg],\1\ Medicare, Medicaid, and
the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). This meeting is open to
the public.
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\1\ The Health Insurance Marketplace[supreg] is a registered
service mark of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
DATES:
Meeting Date: Thursday, February 6, 2025 from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
eastern standard time (e.s.t).
Deadline for Meeting Registration, Presentations, Special
Accommodations, and Comments: Thursday, January 23, 2025 by 5 p.m.
e.s.t.
ADDRESSES:
Meeting Location: Virtual. All those who RSVP will receive the link
to attend.
Presentations and Written Comments: Presentations and written
comments should be submitted to: Hailey Gutzmer, Acting Designated
Federal Official (DFO), Office of Communications, Centers for Medicare
& Medicaid Services, 200 Independence Avenue SW, Mailstop 315D.02,
Washington, DC 20201, 410-786-1307, or via email at [email protected].
Registration: Persons wishing to attend this meeting must register
at the website https://CMS-APOE-February2025.rsvpify.com or by
contacting the DFO listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section of this notice, by the date listed in the DATES section of this
notice. Individuals requiring sign language interpretation or other
special accommodations should contact the DFO at the address listed in
the ADDRESSES section of this notice by the date listed in the DATES
section of this notice.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Hailey Gutzmer, Acting Designated
Federal Official, Office of Communications, Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services, 200 Independence Avenue SW, Mailstop 315D.02,
Washington, DC 20201, 410-786-1307, or via email at [email protected].
Additional information about the APOE is available at: https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/FACA/APOE. Press
inquiries are handled through the CMS Press Office at (202) 690-6145.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background and Charter Renewal Information
A. Background
The Advisory Panel on Outreach and Education (APOE) (the Panel) is
governed by the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA)
(Pub. L. 92-463), as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), which sets forth
standards for the formation and use of federal advisory committees. The
Panel is authorized by section 1114(f) of the Social Security Act (the
Act) (42 U.S.C. 1314(f)) and section 222 of the Public Health Service
Act (42 U.S.C. 217a).
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The Panel, which was first chartered in 1999, advises and makes
recommendations to the Secretary of U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS) and the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services (CMS) on the effective implementation of national
Medicare, Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and
Health Insurance Marketplace[supreg] outreach and education programs.
The APOE has focused on a variety of laws, including the Medicare
Modernization Act of 2003 (Pub. L. 108-173), and the Affordable Care
Act (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, (Pub. L. 111-148) and
Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Pub. L. 111-
152)).
The APOE helps the Department determine the best communication
channels and tactics for various programs and priorities, as well as
new rules and laws. In the coming years, we anticipate the American
Rescue Plan (Pub. L. 117-2), the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (Pub.
L. 117-169), and the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (SUPPORT)
Act (Pub. L. 115-271) will be some of the topics the Panel will
discuss. The Panel will provide feedback to CMS staff on outreach and
education strategies, communication tools and messages and how to best
reach minority, vulnerable, and Limited English Proficiency
populations.
B. Charter Renewal
The Panel's charter was renewed on January 19, 2023, and will
terminate on January 19, 2025, unless renewed by appropriate action.
The Charter is currently under review for renewal. The Charter can be
found at https://www.cms.gov/regulations-and-guidance/guidance/faca/
apoe.
In accordance with the renewed charter, the APOE will advise the
Secretary and the CMS Administrator concerning optimal strategies for
the following:
Developing and implementing education and outreach
programs for individuals enrolled in, or eligible for, Medicare,
Medicaid, CHIP, and coverage available through the Health Insurance
Marketplace[supreg] and other CMS programs.
Enhancing the federal government's effectiveness in
informing Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, or the Health Insurance
Marketplace[supreg] consumers, issuers, providers, and stakeholders,
pursuant to education and outreach programs regarding these programs,
including public-private partnerships to leverage the resources of the
private sector in educating beneficiaries, providers, partners and
stakeholders.
Expanding outreach to minority and underserved
communities, including racial and ethnic minorities, in the context of
Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and the Health Insurance Marketplace[supreg]
education programs and other CMS programs as designated.
Assembling and sharing an information base of ``best
practices'' for helping consumers evaluate health coverage options.
Building and leveraging existing community infrastructure
for information, counseling, and assistance.
Drawing the program link between outreach and education,
promoting consumer understanding of health care coverage choices, and
facilitating consumer selection/enrollment, which in turn support the
overarching goal of improved access to quality care, including
prevention services, envisioned under the Affordable Care Act.
The current members of the Panel as of September 19, 2024 are as
follows:
Mitchell Balk, President, The Mt. Sinai Health Foundation.
Paula Campbell, Director of Health Equity and Emergency
Response, Illinois Primary Care Association.
Dr. Matthew Fullen, Associate Professor of Counselor
Education, Virginia Tech.
Justin Gust, Vice President of Community Engagement, El
Centro, Inc.
Andrea Haynes, MD, Family Medicine Physician, PPC Austin
Family Health Center.
Lydia Isaac, Vice President for Health Equity and Policy,
National Urban League.
Vacheria Keys, Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs,
National Association of Community Health Centers.
Daisy Kim, Assistant Director for Government Relations and
Legislative Analysis, University of California System.
Lynn Kimball, Executive Director, Aging and Long-Term Care
of Eastern Washington.
Erin Loubier, Senior Director for Health and Legal
Integration and Payment Innovation, Whitman-Walker Health.
Dr. Alister Martin, Physician and Assistant Professor,
Harvard Medical School and Harvard Kennedy School.
Neil Meltzer, President and CEO, LifeBridge Health.
Dr. Carol Podgorski, Professor of Psychiatry, Associate
Chair of Academic Affairs, University of Rochester Medical Center.
Melanie Prince, CEO MAPYourWay, LLC; Immediate Past
President, Case Management Society of America.
Carrie Rogers, Associate Director, Community Catalyst.
Tricia Sandiego, Senior Advisor, Caregiving and Health
Team, AARP.
Marsha Schofield, President, Marsha Schofield & Associates
LLC.
Mina Schultz, Health Policy and Advocacy Manager, Young
Invincibles.
Daniel Spirn, Vice President, Government Relations,
Utilization Review Accreditation Commission.
Emily Whicheloe, Director of Education, Medicare Rights
Center.
II. Meeting Format and Agenda
In accordance with section 10(a) of the FACA, this notice announces
a meeting of the APOE. The agenda for the February 6, 2025 meeting will
include the following:
Welcome and opening remarks from CMS leadership.
Recap of the previous (September 19, 2024) meeting.
Presentations on CMS programs, initiatives, and
priorities; discussion of panel recommendations.
An opportunity for public comment.
Meeting adjourned.
Individuals or organizations that wish to make a 5-minute oral
presentation on an agenda topic should submit a written copy of the
oral presentation to the DFO at the address listed in the ADDRESSES
section of this notice by the date listed in the DATES section of this
notice. The number of oral presentations may be limited by the time
available. Individuals not wishing to make an oral presentation may
submit written comments to the DFO at the address listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this notice by the date listed in the DATES
section of this notice.
III. Meeting Participation
The meeting is open to the public, but attendance is limited to
registered participants. Persons wishing to attend this meeting must
register at the following weblink https://CMS-APOE-February2025.rsvpify.com or by contacting the DFO at the address or
telephone number listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section
of this notice by the date specified in the DATES section of this
notice. This meeting will be held virtually. Individuals who are not
registered in advance will be unable to attend this meeting.
IV. Collection of Information
This document does not impose information collection requirements,
that is, reporting, recordkeeping, or third-party disclosure
requirements. Consequently, there is no need for
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review by the Office of Management and Budget under the authority of
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35).
The Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
(CMS), Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, having reviewed and approved this
document, authorizes Chyana Woodyard, who is the Federal Register
Liaison, to electronically sign this document for purposes of
publication in the Federal Register.
Chyana Woodyard,
Federal Register Liaison, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
[FR Doc. 2025-00385 Filed 1-8-25; 8:45 am]
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