Notice2024-30480
Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review
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December 20, 2024
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 245 (Friday, December 20, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 104160-104162]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-30480]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[30Day-25-0234]
Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted the information
collection request titled ``National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey
(NAMCS)'' to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and
approval. CDC previously published a ``Proposed Data Collection
Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations'' notice on September
20, 2024 to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. CDC
did not receive comments related to the previous notice. This notice
serves to allow an additional 30 days for public and affected agency
comments.
CDC will accept all comments for this proposed information
collection project. The Office of Management and Budget is particularly
interested in comments that:
(a) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency,
including whether the information will have practical utility;
(b) Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies estimate of the burden of
the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used;
(c) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected;
(d) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those
who are to respond, including, through the use of appropriate
automated, electronic, mechanical, or other
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technological collection techniques or other forms of information
technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses; and
(e) Assess information collection costs.
To request additional information on the proposed project or to
obtain a copy of the information collection plan and instruments, call
(404) 639-7570. 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. Direct
written comments and/or suggestions regarding the items contained in
this notice to the Attention: CDC Desk Officer, Office of Management
and Budget, 725 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20503 or by fax to (202)
395-5806. Provide written comments within 30 days of notice
publication.
Proposed Project
National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NAMCS) (OMB Control No.
0920-0234, Exp. 11/30/2025)--Revision--National Center for Health
Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
The National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NAMCS) was conducted
intermittently from 1973 through 1985, and annually since 1989. The
survey is conducted under authority of Section 306 of the Public Health
Service Act (42 U.S.C. 242k). NAMCS is part of the Ambulatory Care
Component of the National Health Care Surveys (NHCS), a family of
provider-based surveys that capture health care utilization from a
variety of settings, including hospital inpatient and long-term care
facilities. NHCS surveys of health care providers include NAMCS, the
National Electronic Health Records Survey (NEHRS, OMB Control No. 0920-
1015), the National Hospital Care Survey (OMB Control No. 0920-0212),
and the National Post-acute and Long-term Care Study (OMB Control No.
0920-0943).
An overarching purpose of NAMCS is to meet the needs and demands
for statistical information about the provision of ambulatory medical
care services in the United States. This fulfills one of NCHS missions;
to monitor the nation's health. In addition, NAMCS provides ambulatory
medical care data to study: (1) the performance of the U.S. health care
system; (2) care for the rapidly aging population; (3) changes in
services such as health insurance coverage change; (4) the introduction
of new medical technologies; and (5) the use of electronic health
records (EHRs). Ongoing societal changes have led to considerable
diversification in the organization, financing, and technological
delivery of ambulatory medical care. This diversification is evidenced
by the proliferation of insurance and benefit alternatives for
individuals, the development of new forms of physician group practices
and practice arrangements (such as office-based practices owned by
hospitals), the increasing role of advanced practice providers
delivering clinical care, and growth in the number of alternative sites
of care.
Ambulatory services are rendered in a wide variety of settings,
including physician/provider offices and hospital outpatient and
emergency departments. Since more than 65% of ambulatory medical care
visits occur in physician offices, NAMCS provides data on the majority
of ambulatory medical care services. In addition to health care
provided in physician offices and outpatient and emergency departments,
health centers (HCs) play an important role in the health care
community by providing care to people who might not be able to afford
it otherwise. HCs are local, non-profit, community-owned health care
settings, which serve approximately over 30 million individuals
throughout the United States.
This Revision seeks approval to conduct changes to all three
components of NAMCS. We plan to adjust the HC Component and Provider
Survey Component sample sizes. In 2025 the goal is to sample 10,000
advanced practice providers and up to 151 HCs. In 2026 CDC plans to
sample up to 10,000 physicians and up to 171 HCs. Lastly, if funds
allow, in 2027 we will sample up to 10,000 advanced practice providers
and up to 191 HCs. For 2025-2027, there will be an additional 3,000
providers sampled yearly for the Provider Electronic Component.
Additionally, questions on the Provider Facility Interview, Health
Center Facility Interview and the Ambulatory Care Provider Interview
will be modified. CDC requests OMB approval for an estimated annual
22,107 burden hours. There is no cost to respondents other than their
time.
Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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Number of Avg. burden
Type of respondents Form name Number of responses per per response
respondents respondent (in hrs.)
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HC's Staff............................ HC Facility Interview 84 1 45/60
Questionnaire (Survey
year: 2024).
Prepare and transmit EHR 50 4 60/60
for Visit Data
(quarterly) (Survey
year: 2024).
Set-up Fee Questionnaire 17 1 15/60
(Survey year: 2024).
Provider or Staff..................... ACPI (Survey year: 2026). 3,333 1 30/60
Contact Tracing (Survey 3,333 1 10/60
year: 2026).
Advanced Practice Provider or Staff... ACPI (Survey year: 2025 & 6,667 1 30/60
2027).
Contact Tracing (Survey 6,667 1 10/60
year: 2025 & 2027).
Ambulatory Care Provider's or Group's PFI (Survey year: 2025- 3000 1 45/60
or Conglomerate's Staff. 2027). 3000 4 60/60
Prepare and transmit
Electronic Visit Data
(quarterly) (Survey
year: 2025-2027).
HC's Staff............................ HC Facility Interview 221 1 45/60
Questionnaire (Survey
year: 2025-2027).
Prepare and transmit EHR 188 4 60/60
for Visit Data
(quarterly) (Survey
year: 2025-2027).
Set-up Fee Questionnaire 17 1 15/60
(Survey year: 2025-2027).
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Jeffrey M. Zirger,
Lead, Information Collection Review Office, Office of Public Health
Ethics and Regulations, Office of Science, Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2024-30480 Filed 12-19-24; 8:45 am]
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