82 FR 26804 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 110 (June 9, 2017)
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 110 (June 9, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-12005 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 110 (Friday, June 9, 2017)] [Notices] [Pages 26804-26806] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-12005] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Document Identifier CMS-10346, CMS-10036 and CMS-10437] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, HHS. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 (the 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 60 days for public comment on the proposed action. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding our burden estimates 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 must be received by August 8, 2017. ADDRESSES: When commenting, please reference the document identifier or OMB control number. To be assured consideration, comments and recommendations must be submitted in any one of the following ways: 1. Electronically. You may send your comments electronically to http://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 ___, 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, you may make your request using one of following: 1. Access CMS' Web site address at https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/PaperworkReductionActof1995/PRA-Listing.html. 2. Email your request, including your address, phone number, OMB number, and CMS document identifier, to [email protected]. 3. Call the Reports Clearance Office at (410) 786-1326. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William 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-10346 Appeals of Quality Bonus Payment Determinations CMS-10036 IRF-PAI for the Collection of Data Pertaining to the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System and Quality Reporting Program CMS-10437 Generic Social Marketing & Consumer Testing Research 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. Information Collection 1. Type of Information Collection Request: Revision of a currently approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Appeals of Quality Bonus Payment Determinations; Use: Section 1853(o) of the Social Security Act requires us to make Quality Bonus Payments (QBPs) to Medicare Advantage (MA) organizations that achieve performance rating scores of at least 4 stars under a five star rating system. MA organizations have 10 calendar days from the date of CMS' release of its QBP determinations to request a technical report from CMS explaining the development of their QBP status. The technical report is provided in writing by electronic mail to the MA organization. If, after reviewing the technical report, the MA organization believes that CMS was incorrect in its QBP determination, within 10 calendar days the MA [[Page 26805]] organization may request an appeal to be conducted by a hearing officer designated by CMS. The hearing officer's decision is final and binding on both the MA organization and CMS. The hearing officer is required to issue his/her decision on or before May 15 of the year preceding the year in which the contract for which the QBP to be applied will be offered. Form Number: CMS-10346 (OMB control number: 0938-1129); Frequency: Yearly; Affected Public: Private sector (Business or other for-profits and Not-for-profit institutions); Number of Respondents: 500; Total Annual Responses: 20; Total Annual Hours: 160. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Sarah Gaillot at 410-786- 4637). 2. Type of Information Collection Request: Revision of a previously approved collection; Title of Information Collection: IRF-PAI for the Collection of Data Pertaining to the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System and Quality Reporting Program Use: This instrument with its supporting manual is needed to permit the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and CMS, to implement Section 1886(j) of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. 1395ww(j), as enacted by Sec. 4421 of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 (BBA), Pub. L. 105-33. The statute requires the Secretary to develop a prospective payment system for inpatient rehabilitation facility services for the Medicare program. This payment system is to cover both operating and capital costs for inpatient rehabilitation facility services. It applies to inpatient rehabilitation hospitals as well as rehabilitation units of acute care hospitals, both of which are exempt from the current PPS for inpatient hospital services. CMS implemented the inpatient rehabilitation facility prospective payment system for cost reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2002. Since October 1, 2012, the IRF-PAI has also been used to collect quality measure data, using data items in the Quality Indicator section, as required by Section 1886(j)(7) of the Social Security Act added by section 3004 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The statute requires the Secretary to establish a quality reporting program for inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs), which was established in the FY 2012 IRF PPS final rule (76 FR 47873 through 47883. Further, section 1886(j)(7)(A)(i) of the Act requires the Secretary to reduce the increase factor with respect to a fiscal year by 2 percentage points for any IRFs that do not submit data to the Secretary in accordance with requirements established by the Secretary for that fiscal year, beginning in fiscal year 2014. Section 2(a) of the Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation Act of 2014 (IMPACT Act) (Pub. L. 113-185, enacted on Oct. 6, 2014), requires that the Secretary specify not later than the applicable specified application date, as defined in section 1899B(a)(2)(E), quality measures on which IRF providers are required to submit standardized patient assessment data described in section 1899B(b)(1) and other necessary data specified by the Secretary. Section 1899B(c)(2)(A) requires, to the extent possible, the submission of the such quality measure data through the use of a PAC assessment instrument and the modification of such instrument as necessary to enable such use; for IRFs, this requirement refers to the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility--Patient Assessment Instrument (IRF-PAI). Since October 1, 2015, there have been numerous updates to the IRF- PAI. Some of the changes were subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act and some are exempt under the IMPACT Act. This information collection includes a summary of those revisions. Form Number: CMS-10036 (OMB control number: 0938-0842); Frequency: Annually; Affected Public: Private Sector: Business or other for-profits and Not-for-profit institutions, State, Local or Tribal Governments and Federal Government; Number of Respondents: 1,137; Total Annual Responses: 402,311; Total Annual Hours: 227,151. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Charles Padgett at 410-786-2811.) 3. Type of Information Collection Request: Extension of a currently approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Generic Social Marketing & Consumer Testing Research; Use: The purpose of this submission is to extend the approval of the generic clearance for a program of consumer research aimed at a broad audience of those affected by CMS programs including Medicare, Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and health insurance exchanges. This program extends strategic efforts to reach and tailor communications to beneficiaries, caregivers, providers, stakeholders, and any other audiences that would support the Agency in improving the functioning of the health care system, improve patient care and outcomes, and reduce costs without sacrificing quality of care. The information collected will be used to create a streamlined and proactive process for collection of data and utilizing the feedback on service delivery for continuous improvement of communication activities aimed at diverse CMS audiences. The generic clearance will allow rapid response to inform CMS initiatives using a mixture of qualitative and quantitative consumer research strategies (including formative research studies and methodological tests) to improve communication with key CMS audiences. As new information resources and persuasive technologies are developed, they can be tested and evaluated for beneficiary response to the materials and delivery channels. Results will inform communication development and information architecture as well as allow for continuous quality improvement. The overall goal is to maximize the extent to which consumers have access to useful sources of CMS program information in a form that can help them make the most of their benefits and options The activities under this clearance involve social marketing and consumer research using samples of self-selected customers, as well as convenience samples, and quota samples, with respondents selected either to cover a broad range of customers or to include specific characteristics related to certain products or services. All collection of information under this clearance will utilize a subset of items drawn from a core collection of customizable items referred to as the Social Marketing and Consumer Testing Item Bank. This item bank is designed to establish a set of pre-approved generic question that can be drawn upon to allow for the rapid turn-around consumer testing required for us to communicate more effectively with our audiences. The questions in the item bank are divided into two major categories. One set focuses on characteristics of individuals and is intended primarily for participant screening and for use in structured quantitative on- line or telephone surveys. The other set is less structured and is designed for use in qualitative one-on-one and small group discussions or collecting information related to subjective impressions of test materials. Results will be compiled and disseminated so that future communication can be informed by the testing results. We will use the findings to create the greatest possible public benefit. Form Number: CMS-10437 (OMB control number: 0938-1247); Frequency: Yearly; Affected Public: Individuals; Number of Respondents: 41,592; Number of Responses: 28,800; Total Annual Hours: 21,488. (For policy questions regarding this collection [[Page 26806]] contact Allyssa Allen at 410-786-8436126.) Dated: June 6, 2017. William N. Parham, III, Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs. [FR Doc. 2017-12005 Filed 6-8-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4120-01-P
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applying for Federal grants or SUMMARY: The Centers for Medicare & FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
cooperative agreements. The DUNS Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing William Parham at (410) 786–4669.
number is a nine-digit number assigned an opportunity for the public to SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
by Dun and Bradstreet Information comment on CMS’ intention to collect
Services. An Authorized Organization information from the public. Under the Contents
Representative (AOR) should be Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (the This notice sets out a summary of the
consulted to determine the appropriate PRA), federal agencies are required to use and burden associated with the
number. If the organization does not publish notice in the Federal Register following information collections. More
have a DUNS number, an AOR should concerning each proposed collection of detailed information can be found in
complete the US D&B D–U–N–S information (including each proposed each collection’s supporting statement
Number Request Form or contact Dun extension or reinstatement of an existing and associated materials (see
and Bradstreet by telephone directly at collection of information) and to allow ADDRESSES).
1–866–705–5711 (toll-free) to obtain 60 days for public comment on the CMS–10346 Appeals of Quality Bonus
one. A DUNS number will be provided proposed action. Interested persons are Payment Determinations
immediately by telephone at no charge. invited to send comments regarding our CMS–10036 IRF–PAI for the
Note this is an organizational number. burden estimates or any other aspect of Collection of Data Pertaining to the
Individual Program Directors/Principal this collection of information, including Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility
Investigators do not need to register for the necessity and utility of the proposed Prospective Payment System and
a DUNS number. information collection for the proper Quality Reporting Program
Additionally, all applicant performance of the agency’s functions, CMS–10437 Generic Social Marketing
organizations must register in the the accuracy of the estimated burden, & Consumer Testing Research
Central Contractor Registry (CCR) and ways to enhance the quality, utility, and Under the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501–
maintain the registration with current clarity of the information to be 3520), federal agencies must obtain
information at all times during which it collected, and the use of automated approval from the Office of Management
has an application under consideration collection techniques or other forms of and Budget (OMB) for each collection of
for funding by CDC and, if an award is information technology to minimize the information they conduct or sponsor.
made, until a final financial report is information collection burden. The term ‘‘collection of information’’ is
submitted or the final payment is DATES: Comments must be received by defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR
received, whichever is later. CCR is the August 8, 2017. 1320.3(c) and includes agency requests
primary registrant database for the ADDRESSES: When commenting, please or requirements that members of the
Federal government and is the reference the document identifier or public submit reports, keep—records, or
repository into which an entity must OMB control number. To be assured provide information to a third party.
provide information required for the consideration, comments and Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA
conduct of business as a recipient. recommendations must be submitted in requires federal agencies to publish a
Additional information about any one of the following ways: 60-day notice in the Federal Register
registration procedures may be found at 1. Electronically. You may send your concerning each proposed collection of
the CCR internet site at www.ccr.gov. comments electronically to http:// information, including each proposed
If an award is granted, the grantee www.regulations.gov. Follow the extension or reinstatement of an existing
organization must notify potential sub- instructions for ‘‘Comment or collection of information, before
recipients that no organization may Submission’’ or ‘‘More Search Options’’ submitting the collection to OMB for
receive a sub award under the grant to find the information collection approval. To comply with this
unless the organization has provided its document(s) that are accepting requirement, CMS is publishing this
DUNS number to the grantee comments. notice.
organization. 2. By regular mail. You may mail
Information Collection
Dated: May 18, 2017. written comments to the following
Terrance Perry, address: CMS, Office of Strategic 1. Type of Information Collection
Director, Office of Grants Services, Centers Operations and Regulatory Affairs, Request: Revision of a currently
for Disease Control and Prevention. Division of Regulations Development, approved collection; Title of
[FR Doc. 2017–11941 Filed 6–8–17; 8:45 am] Attention: Document Identifier/OMB Information Collection: Appeals of
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Control Number lll, Room C4–26– Quality Bonus Payment Determinations;
05, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, Use: Section 1853(o) of the Social
Maryland 21244–1850. Security Act requires us to make Quality
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND To obtain copies of a supporting Bonus Payments (QBPs) to Medicare
HUMAN SERVICES statement and any related forms for the Advantage (MA) organizations that
proposed collection(s) summarized in achieve performance rating scores of at
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid this notice, you may make your request least 4 stars under a five star rating
Services using one of following: system. MA organizations have 10
1. Access CMS’ Web site address at calendar days from the date of CMS’
[Document Identifier CMS–10346, CMS– https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and- release of its QBP determinations to
10036 and CMS–10437] Guidance/Legislation/ request a technical report from CMS
PaperworkReductionActof1995/PRA- explaining the development of their
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Agency Information Collection Listing.html. QBP status. The technical report is
Activities: Proposed Collection; 2. Email your request, including your provided in writing by electronic mail
Comment Request address, phone number, OMB number, to the MA organization. If, after
AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & and CMS document identifier, to reviewing the technical report, the MA
Medicaid Services, HHS. Paperwork@cms.hhs.gov. organization believes that CMS was
3. Call the Reports Clearance Office at incorrect in its QBP determination,
ACTION: Notice.
(410) 786–1326. within 10 calendar days the MA
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contact Allyssa Allen at 410–786– Families (ACF), U.S. Department of SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
8436126.) Health and Human Services (HHS). following supplement grants will
Dated: June 6, 2017. ACTION: Notice of Award of 48 single- support the immediate need for
William N. Parham, III, source low-cost extension supplement additional capacity of shelter services to
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office grants under the Unaccompanied Alien accommodate the prior increase in
of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Children’s (UAC) Program. number of UACs referred by DHS into
Affairs. ORR care. This increase in the UAC
[FR Doc. 2017–12005 Filed 6–8–17; 8:45 am] SUMMARY: ACF, ORR, announces the population necessitated the need for
BILLING CODE 4120–01–P award of 48 single source low-cost expansion of services to expedite the
extension supplement grants for a total release of UAC. In order to be prepared
of $110,480,457 under the for an increase in referrals for shelter
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND Unaccompanied Alien Children’s (UAC) services, ORR solicited proposals from
HUMAN SERVICES Program. grantees to accommodate the extensive
DATES: Low-cost extension supplement amount of referrals from DHS.
Administration for Children and grants will support activities from
Families October 1, 2016, through December 31,
[CFDA Number: 93.676] 2016, for 46 grantees and October 1,
2016, through March 31, 2017, for two
Announcement of the Award of 48 grantees.
Single-Source Low-Cost Extension
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Supplement Grants Within the Office of
Jallyn Sualog, Director, Division of
Refugee Resettlement’s
Unaccompanied Children’s Operations,
Unaccompanied Alien Children’s
Office of Refugee Resettlement, 330 C
(UAC) Program
Street SW., Washington, DC 20201.
AGENCY: Office of Refugee Resettlement Email: DCSProgram@acf.hhs.gov.
(ORR), Administration for Children and Phone: 202–401–4997.
Location Grantee Amount
U.S. Multi-City ........................................... BCFS Health and Human Services ............................................................................. $3,413,200
U.S. Multi-City ........................................... Southwest Key, Inc ...................................................................................................... 1,036,081
U.S. Multi-City ........................................... United States Conference of Catholic Bishops ........................................................... 706,881
U.S. Multi-City ........................................... Crittenton ...................................................................................................................... 298,324
Children’s Village ......................................................................................................... 286,202
U.S. Multi-City ........................................... MercyFirst ..................................................................................................................... 122,186
U.S. Multi-City ........................................... United States Committee for Refugee and Immigrants ............................................... 1,575,161
U.S. Multi-City ........................................... His House, Inc .............................................................................................................. 69,214
U.S. Multi-City ........................................... Heartland ...................................................................................................................... 330,046
U.S. Multi-City ........................................... Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service ................................................................ 804,135
Staunton, VA ............................................. Shenandoah ................................................................................................................. 980,112
Lincolndale, NY ......................................... Lincoln Hall ................................................................................................................... 3,800,000
San Antonio, TX ....................................... St. Peter-St. Joseph Children’s Home ......................................................................... 1,704,925
Corpus Christi, TX .................................... Upbring ......................................................................................................................... 643,276
Chicago, IL ................................................ Heartland Human Care, Inc ......................................................................................... 7,764,682
Chicago, IL ................................................ Heartland Human Care, Inc ......................................................................................... 693,934
National ..................................................... United Stated Conference of Catholic Bishops ........................................................... 1,505,823
Mesa, AZ .................................................. A New Leaf .................................................................................................................. 736,736
La Verne, CA ............................................ David & Margaret ......................................................................................................... 1,539,365
Fullerton, CA ............................................. Florence Crittenton ....................................................................................................... 3,018,997
Manvel, TX ................................................ Shiloh ........................................................................................................................... 1,273,395
Houston, TX .............................................. Catholic Charities Houston-Galveston ......................................................................... 1,670,956
Miami, FL .................................................. His House ..................................................................................................................... 2,202,796
Corpus Christi, TX .................................... Upbring ......................................................................................................................... 3,134,996
U.S. Multi-City ........................................... BCFS Health and Human Services (102) .................................................................... 24,469,448
National ..................................................... Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service ................................................................ 4,303,231
Alexandria, VA .......................................... Juvenile Detention Commission for Northern Virginia ................................................. 631,569
Seattle, WA ............................................... Youth Care ................................................................................................................... 384,560
Portland, OR ............................................. Morrison Child and Family Services ............................................................................ 2,622,674
Phoenix, AZ .............................................. Tumbleweed Child and Family Services ..................................................................... 525,600
Philadelphia, PA ....................................... KidsPeace .................................................................................................................... 2,471,157
San Antonio, TX ....................................... BCFS Health and Human Services (110) .................................................................... 479,610
San Antonio, TX ....................................... Seton Home ................................................................................................................. 804,614
Fairfield, CA .............................................. BCFS Health and Human Services (112) .................................................................... 937,867
Bristow, VA ............................................... Youth for Tomorrow ..................................................................................................... 2,327,600
Bristow, VA ............................................... Youth for Tomorrow ..................................................................................................... 657,800
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Woodland, CA ........................................... Yolo County .................................................................................................................. 699,306
Miami, FL .................................................. Catholic Charities Boystown ........................................................................................ 1,312,947
San Antonio, TX ....................................... BCFS Health and Human Services (116) .................................................................... 2,190,001
San Antonio, TX ....................................... BCFS Health and Human Services (116) .................................................................... 864,000
Bronx, NY ................................................. Cardinal McCloskey ..................................................................................................... 439,392
Syosset, NY .............................................. Mercy First ................................................................................................................... 1,528,461
Kingston, NY ............................................. Children’s Home of Kingston ....................................................................................... 435,312
New York, NY ........................................... Lutheran Social Services of Metropolitan New York ................................................... 1,095,782
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