[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 223 (Friday, November 19, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 70928-70929]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-29252]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
[Document Identifier: CMS-10356]
Emergency Clearance: Public Information Collection Requirements
Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
AGENCY: Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, HHS.
In compliance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
Services (CMS), Department of Health and Human Services, 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;
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(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.
We are, however, requesting an emergency review of the information
collection referenced below. In compliance with the requirement of
section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we have
submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) the following
requirements for emergency review. In accordance with 5 CFR 1320.13, we
are requesting an emergency review to ensure compliance with an
initiative of the Administration.
1. Type of Information Collection Request: New collection; Title of
Information Collection: Evaluation of Practice Models for Dual
Eligibles and Medicare Beneficiaries with Serious Chronic Conditions
Use: The Affordable Care Act (ACA) established the Federal Coordinated
Health Care Office (FCHCO) to more effectively integrate benefits under
Medicare and Medicaid and improve Federal and State coordination for
dual-eligible beneficiaries (duals). Duals are among the most
vulnerable beneficiaries--most face multiple and severe chronic
conditions that require complex and intense care--and because they
receive both Medicare and Medicaid coverage, they must navigate two
separate health care programs, often leading to fragmented,
inefficient, and costly care. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services (CMS) Office of Policy (OP) has contracted L&M Policy Research
and its partner Thomson Reuters to explore variations in patterns of
care and best practices for duals and other Medicare beneficiaries with
complex health needs.
This project comprises qualitative information-gathering through
open-ended, in-person discussions with providers, local health care and
community leaders, patient advocates, and professionals involved in
implementing care coordination initiatives. To determine factors
associated with high quality and cost effective care as well as better
understand the barriers to delivering it, the research team will hold
in-person discussions during visits to 16 hospital referral regions
(HRRs). In two of these HRRs, there will be a particular focus on the
role of the Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). Many
different organizations and types of programs will be explored during
this field work, varying in their approach to health care delivery and
the extent to which they are directly involved in the coordination of
care for vulnerable populations. Lessons learned, to include critical
challenges and success factors, will be used to inform the pressing
work of the FCHCO to support initiatives and policies that improve care
coordination for duals, as well as other priorities outlined in the
ACA. Form Number: CMS-10356 (OMB: 0938-New); Frequency: Once;
Affected Public: Individuals or Households; Number of Respondents: 368;
Total Annual Responses: 368; Total Annual Hours: 494. (For policy
questions regarding this collection contact John Oswald at 202-260-
0835. For all other issues call 410-786-1326.)
CMS is requesting OMB review and approval of this collection by
December 29, 2010, with a 180-day approval period. Written comments and
recommendations will be considered from the public if received by the
individuals designated below by December 20, 2010.
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:[sol][sol]www.cms.hhs.gov[sol]regulations[sol]pra or E-mail your
request, including your address, phone number, OMB number, and CMS
document identifier, to [email protected], or call the Reports
Clearance Office on (410) 786-1326.
Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding the
burden or any other aspect of these collections of information
requirements. However, as noted above, comments on these information
collection and recordkeeping requirements must be mailed and/or faxed
to the designees referenced below by December 20, 2010.
1. Electronically. You may submit your comments electronically to
http:[sol][sol]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, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore,
Maryland 21244-1850.
3. By Facsimile or E-mail to OMB. OMB, Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs, Attention: CMS Desk Officer, Fax Number: (202) 395-
6974, E-mail: [email protected].
Dated: November 16, 2010.
Martique Jones,
Director, Regulations Development Group--Division B, Office of
Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs.
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