[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 7 (Friday, January 10, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 1871-1872]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-00188]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

[Document Identifiers: CMS-10501]


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

ACTION: Notice.

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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 February 10, 2014:

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: [email protected].
    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 http://www.cms.hhs.gov/PaperworkReductionActof1995.
    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: 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: New collection (Request 
for a new OMB control number); Title of Information Collection: 
Healthcare Fraud Prevention Partnership (HFPP): Data Sharing and 
Information Exchange; Use: Section 1128C(a)(2) of the Social Security 
Act (42 U.S.C. 1320a-7c(a)(2)) authorizes the Secretary and the 
Attorney General to consult with, and arrange for the sharing of data 
with representatives of health plans to establish a Fraud and Abuse 
Control Program as specified in Section 1128(C)(a)(1) of the Social 
Security Act. This is known as the Healthcare Fraud Prevention 
Partnership (HFPP). It was officially established by a Charter in fall 
2012 and signed by HHS Secretary Sibelius and US Attorney General 
Holder. The HFPP is a joint initiative established by the Department of 
Health and Human Services (HHS) and Department of Justice (DOJ) to 
detect and prevent the prevalence of healthcare fraud through data and 
information-sharing and applying analytic capabilities by the public 
and private sectors. The HFPP collaboration provides a unique 
opportunity to transition from traditional ``pay and chase'' approaches 
for fraud detection and recovery towards a data-driven model for 
identifying and predicting aberrant activity. A central goal of the 
HFPP is to identify the optimal way to coordinate nationwide sharing of 
health care claims information, including aggregating claims and 
payment information from large public healthcare programs and private 
insurance payers. In addition to sharing data and information, the HFPP 
is focused on advancing analytics, training, outreach, education to 
support anti-fraud efforts and achieving its objectives, primarily 
through goal-oriented, well-designed fraud studies. Form Number: CMS-
10501 (OCN: 0938-New); Frequency: Occasionally; Affected Public: 
Private sector (Business or other for-profits); Number of Respondents: 
75; Total Annual Responses: 75; Total Annual Hours: 180,000. (For 
policy questions regarding this collection contact Johnalyn Lyles at 
410-786-8410.)

    Dated: January 6, 2014.
Martique Jones,
Deputy Director, Regulations Development Group, Office of Strategic 
Operations and Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2014-00188 Filed 1-9-14; 8:45 am]
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