[Federal Register: April 25, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 81)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[Document Identifier: CMS-R-43 and CMS-R-71]
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request
AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health
and Human Services.
In compliance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services (CMS) is publishing the following summary of proposed
collections for public comment. Interested persons are invited to send
comments regarding this 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.
1. Type of Information Collection Request: Extension of a currently
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Conditions of
Participation for Portable X-ray Suppliers and Supporting Regulations
in 42 CFR 486.104, 486.106, 486.110; Use: These requirements contained
in this information collection request are classified as conditions of
participation or conditions for coverage. These conditions are based on
a provision specified in law relating to diagnostic X-ray tests
``furnished in a place of residence used as the patient's home,'' and
are designed to ensure that each supplier has a properly trained staff
to provide the appropriate type and level of care, as well as, a safe
physical environment for patients. CMS uses these conditions to certify
suppliers of portable X-ray services wishing to participate in the
Medicare program. This is standard medical practice and is necessary in
order to help to ensure the well-being, safety and quality professional
medial treatment accountability for each patient. Form Number: CMS-R-43
(OMB 0938-0338); Frequency: Yearly; Affected Public: Business
or other for-profit and not-for-profit institutions; Number of
Respondents: 726; Total Annual Responses: 726; Total Annual Hours:
1,815.
2. Type of Information Collection Request: Extension of a currently
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Quality
Improvement Organization (QIO) Assumption of Responsibilities and
Supporting Regulations in 42 CFR 412.44, 412.46, 431.630,476.71,
476.73, 476.74, and 476.78; Use: The Peer Review Improvement Act of
1982 amended Title XI of the Social Security Act to create the
Utilization and Quality Control Peer Review Organization (PRO) program
which replaces the Professional Standards Review Organization (PSRO)
program and streamlines peer review activities. The term PRO has been
renamed Quality Improvement Organization (QIO). This collection
describes the review functions to be performed by the QIO. It outlines
relationships among QIOs, providers, practitioners, beneficiaries,
intermediaries, and carriers. Form Number: CMS-R-71 (OMB 0938-
0445); Frequency: Yearly; Affected Public: Business or other for-profit
and not-for-profit institutions; Number of Respondents: 6,036; Total
Annual Responses: 6,036; Total Annual Hours: 156,846.
To obtain copies of the supporting statement and any related forms
for the proposed paperwork collections referenced above, access CMS'
Web Site address at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/PaperworkReductionActof1995,
or E-mail your request, including your address, phone number, OMB
number, and CMS document identifier, to Paperwork@cms.hhs.gov, or call
the Reports Clearance Office on (410) 786-1326.
In commenting on the proposed information collections please
reference the document identifier or OMB control number. To be assured
consideration, comments and recommendations must be submitted in one of
the following ways by June 24, 2008:
1. Electronically. You may submit 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) 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,
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7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, Maryland 21244-1850.
Dated: April 17, 2008.
Michelle Shortt,
Director, Regulations Development Group, Office of Strategic Operations
and Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. E8-9068 Filed 4-24-08; 8:45 am]
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