Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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 (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 any of the following subjects: (1) The necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency's functions; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) 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 6, 2016.

ADDRESSES:

When commenting on the proposed information collections, please reference the document identifier or OMB control number. To be assured consideration, comments and recommendations must be received by the OMB desk officer via one of the following transmissions: OMB, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: CMS Desk Officer, Fax Number: (202) 395-5806 OR, Email: OIRA_submission@omb.eop.gov.

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 the following:

1. Access CMS' Web site address at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/PaperworkReductionActof1995.

2. Email your request, including your address, phone number, OMB number, and CMS document identifier, to Paperwork@cms.hhs.gov.

3. Call the Reports Clearance Office at (410) 786-1326.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Reports Clearance Office at (410) 786-1326.

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: Revision of a previously approved collection; Title of Information Collection: End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Network Semi-Annual Cost Report Forms and Supporting Regulations; Use: Section 1881(c) of the Social Security Act establishes End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Network contracts. The regulations found at 42 CFR 405.2110 and 405.2112 designated 18 ESRD Networks which are funded by renewable contracts. These contracts are on 3-year cycles. To better administer the program, CMS is requiring contractors to submit semi-annual cost reports. The purpose of the cost reports is to enable the ESRD Networks to report costs in a standardized manner. This will allow CMS to review, compare and project ESRD Network costs during the life of the contract. Form Number: CMS-685 (OMB Control Number: 0938-0657); Frequency: Reporting—Semi-annually; Affected Public: Not-for-profit institutions; Number of Respondents: 18; Total Annual Responses: 36; Total Annual Hours: 144. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Etleva Davis at 410-786-4013.)

2. Type of Information Collection Request: Extension of a currently approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Organ Procurement Organization's (OPOs) Health Insurance Benefits Agreement and Supporting Regulations; Use: The Medicare and Medicaid Programs final conditions for coverage for Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs) require OPOs to sign agreements with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in order to be reimbursed and perform their services. The information provided on this form serves as a basis for continuing the agreements with CMS and the OPOs for participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs for reimbursement of service. Form Number: CMS-576A (OMB Control Number: 0938-0512); Frequency: Occasionally; Affected Public: Private Sector (Business or other for-profit and Not-for-profit institutions); Number of Respondents: 58; Total Annual Responses: 58; Total Annual Hours: 116. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Melissa Rice at 410-786-3270.)

3. Type of Information Collection Request: New collection (Request for a new OMB control number); Title of Information Collection: CMS Innovation Partners Program Applications and Surveys; Use: The CMS Innovation Center (CMMI) has a significant role in supporting the goals set by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to move 30 percent of Medicare fee-for-service payments to alternate payment models by the end of 2016 and ultimately 50 percent by the end of 2018. A multi-pronged approach is necessary to achieve these ambitious goals and includes the testing of innovative models around design of both payment and care delivery, the Health Care Payment and Learning Action Network (HCPLAN) and value and quality based initiatives through the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) and Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS). In addition to these key strategies, CMS seeks to engage individuals from the front lines of health care, who are actively supporting delivery system transformation at local and regional levels, in order to support and accelerate adoption of alternate payment models developed through the Innovation Center. This will be accomplished through the Innovation Partners Program (IPP).

The IPP will provide an opportunity for 100 selected individuals from around the country who are already leading and participating in delivery reform initiatives with local and regional networks to engage in a deeper way with CMS to enhance these efforts. During the course of one year, the IPP will immerse individuals in the strategy and innovation work of CMS through intensive webinars and small group discussions. Program participants will engage with CMS staff in the Innovation Center and Regional Offices to inform and support regional activities supporting innovation models. In collaboration with CMS and fellow program participants, they will create partnerships regionally and across the United States.

An application process is necessary to select the individuals who will participate in IPP and is the first component of this data collection. Applicants shall likely include physicians, nurses and other clinical staff in leadership roles from various health care delivery, public health and community health organizations. The second data collection component is a set of surveys and the respondents shall be only those who are participating in the program. Data from these surveys will be used to design program activities and to identify opportunities for improvement to both activities and the program overall. This data collection is necessary in order to launch and implement the IPP—a key initiative in the efforts of CMS to support the Secretary's goals. Form Number: CMS-10601 (OMB control number: 0938-NEW); Frequency: Annually; Affected Public: Individuals and Households; Number of Respondents: 850; Total Annual Responses: 850; Total Annual Hours: 1,700. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Fran Griffin at 212-616-2370.)