[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.
[FR Doc. 2010-29252 Filed 11-18-10; 8:45 am]
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