Notice2024-09998
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
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Published
May 8, 2024
Issuing agencies
Health and Human Services DepartmentCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Abstract
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 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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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 90 (Wednesday, May 8, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 38901]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-09998]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[Document Identifiers: CMS-10706]
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB
Review; 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 (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 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 on the collection(s) of information must be received by
the OMB desk officer by June 7, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of
this notice to <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>. 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: <a href="https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/PaperworkReductionActof1995/PRA-Listing">https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/PaperworkReductionActof1995/PRA-Listing</a>.
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 information collection; Title of Information Collection:
Generic Clearance for the Center for Clinical Standards and Quality IT
Product and Support Teams; Use: The CMS Center for Clinical Standards
and Quality (CCSQ) is responsible for administering appropriate
information systems so that the public can submit healthcare-related
information. While beneficiaries ultimately benefit, the primary users
of CCSQ IT Product and Support Teams (CIPST) systems are healthcare
facility employees and contractors. They are responsible for the
collection and submission of appropriate beneficiary data to CMS to
receive merit-based compensation.
The systems that support CCSQ programs includes but is not limited
to: End-Stage Renal Disease Quality Reporting System (EQRS), Enterprise
Shared Services (ESS), HCQIS ServiceNow (SNOW), Hospital Quality
Reporting (HQR), Quality Improvement and Evaluation System (iQIES),
Quality Management and Reporting System (QMARS), and Quality Payment
Program (QPP).
The generic clearance will allow CMS to gather information to
improve information systems that serve CMS audiences. CMS will gather
this information using a mixture of qualitative and quantitative
consumer research strategies (including formative research studies and
methodological tests). CMS implements human-centered methods and
activities for the improvement of policies, services, and products.
This collection of information is necessary to enable CMS to garner
customer and stakeholder feedback in an efficient, timely manner, in
accordance with our commitment to improving service delivery.
As information systems and technologies are developed or improved
upon, they can be tested and evaluated for end-user feedback regarding
utility, usability, and desirability. The overall goal is to apply a
human-centered engagement model to maximize the extent to which CIPST
can gather ongoing feedback from consumers. Feedback helps engineers
and designers arrive at better solutions, therefore minimizing the
burden on consumers and meeting their needs and goals.
The activities under this clearance involve voluntary engagement
with target CCSQ users to receive design and research feedback. The
respondents will be voluntary end-users from self-selected customers,
as well as convenience samples. It is our intent that selected
respondents will either cover a broad range of customers or include
specific characteristics related to certain products or services. All
collections of information will allow us to continually refine our
processes, systems, and services for the benefit of internal and
external stakeholders. Form Number: CMS-10706 (OMB control number:
0938-1397); Frequency: Occasionally; Affected Public: Individuals and
Private Sector (Business or other for-profit and Not-for-profit
institutions); Number of Respondents: 54,750; Total Annual Responses:
54,750; Total Annual Hours: 17,850. (For policy questions regarding
this collection contact Brandy Barnette at 410-786-6455.)
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Division of Information Collections and Regulatory Impacts,
Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2024-09998 Filed 5-7-24; 8:45 am]
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