80 FR 72786 - Proposed Information Collection (VA Survey of Veteran Enrollees' Health and Use of Health Care (Survey of Enrollees)) Activity: Comment Request

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 224 (November 20, 2015)

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed revision of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on information needed to identify areas for improvement in clinical training programs.

[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 224 (Friday, November 20, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 72786-72787]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2015-29658]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0609]


Proposed Information Collection (VA Survey of Veteran Enrollees' 
Health and Use of Health Care (Survey of Enrollees)) Activity: Comment 
Request

AGENCY: Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is announcing an 
opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain 
information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 
1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal 
Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including 
each proposed revision of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 
days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits 
comments on information needed to identify areas for improvement in 
clinical training programs.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before January 19, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at 
www.Regulations.gov; or to Brian McCarthy, Office of Regulatory and 
Administrative Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (10B4), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20420 or email: [email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB Control 
No. 2900-0609'' in any correspondence. During the comment period, 
comments may be viewed online through FDMS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian McCarthy at (202) 461-6345.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13; 44 
U.S.C. 3501-3521), Federal agencies must obtain approval from OMB for 
each collection of information they conduct or sponsor. This request 
for comment is being made pursuant to Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA.
    With respect to the following collection of information, VHA 
invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information 
is necessary for the proper performance of VHA's functions, including 
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy 
of VHA's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of

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information; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of 
the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of 
the collection of information on respondents, including through the use 
of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of 
information technology.
    Titles: Survey of Veteran Enrollees' Health and Use of Health Care 
(Survey of Enrollees).
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0609.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Survey of Veteran 
Enrollees' Health and Use of Health Care (Survey of Enrollees) gathers 
information from Veterans enrolled in the VA Health Care System 
regarding factors which influence their health care utilization 
choices. Data collected are used to gain insights into Veteran 
preferences and to provide VA and Veterans Health Administration (VHA) 
management guidance in preparing for future Veteran needs. In addition 
to factors influencing health care choices, the data collected include 
enrollees' perceived health status and need for caregiver support, 
available insurances, self-reported utilization of VA services versus 
other health care services, reasons for using VA, barriers to seeking 
care, ability and comfort level with accessing virtual care, as well as 
general demographics and family characteristics that may influence 
utilization but cannot be accessed elsewhere.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 14,700 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 21 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Annually.
    Estimated Annual Responses: 42,000.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Kathleen M. Manwell,
Program Analyst, VA Privacy Service, Office of Privacy and Records 
Management, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2015-29658 Filed 11-19-15; 8:45 am]
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