Notice2026-08421
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
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Published
April 30, 2026
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 91, Number 83 (Thursday, April 30, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 23271]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-08421]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[Document Identifier: CMS-10638]
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 1, 2026.
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.
Information Collection
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 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.''
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 Sec. 412.87(b)(2) of our regulations. The statutory provision
contemplated the special payment treatment for new technologies until
such time as data is 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 for-profits and Not-for-profits institutions;
Number of Respondents: 47; Number of Responses: 47; Total Annual Hours:
1,055. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Drew
Kasper at 410-786-8926.)
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Division of Information Collections and Regulatory Impacts,
Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2026-08421 Filed 4-29-26; 8:45 am]
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