[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 170 (Tuesday, September 5, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41965-41966]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-18740]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

[Document Identifiers: CMS-10203 and CMS-10346]


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

AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, HHS.

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 the necessity and utility of the 
proposed information collection for the proper performance of the 
agency's functions, the accuracy of the estimated burden, ways to 
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be 
collected; and 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 October 5, 2017.

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 Web site address at https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/PaperworkReductionActof1995/PRA-Listing.html.
    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: William Parham at (410) 786-4669.

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 currently 
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Medicare Health 
Outcomes Survey (HOS); Use: The collection is necessary to hold 
Medicare managed care contracts accountable for the quality of care 
they deliver to beneficiaries. This reporting requirement allows us to 
obtain the information necessary for proper oversight of the Medicare 
Advantage program. It is critical to our mission that we collect and 
disseminate valid and reliable information that can be used to improve 
quality of care through identification of quality improvement 
opportunities, assist us in carrying out our oversight 
responsibilities, and help beneficiaries make an informed choice among 
health plans. Form Number: CMS-10203 (OMB control number: 0938-0701); 
Frequency: Yearly; Affected Public: Individuals and households; Number 
of Respondents: 739,959; Total Annual Responses: 554,895; Total Annual 
Hours: 183,115. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact 
Kimberly DeMichele at 410-786-4286.)
    2. Type of Information Collection Request: Reinstatement with 
change of a previously approved information collection; Title of 
Information Collection: Appeals of Quality Bonus Payment 
Determinations; Use: Section 1853(o) of the Social Security Act 
requires us to make Quality Bonus Payments (QBPs) to Medicare Advantage 
(MA) organizations that achieve performance rating scores of at least 4 
stars under a five star rating system. MA organizations have 10 
calendar days from the date of CMS' release of its QBP determinations 
to request a technical report from CMS

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explaining the development of their QBP status. The technical report is 
provided in writing by electronic mail to the MA organization. If, 
after reviewing the technical report, the MA organization believes that 
CMS was incorrect in its QBP determination, within 10 calendar days the 
MA organization may request an appeal to be conducted by a hearing 
officer designated by CMS. The hearing officer's decision is final and 
binding on both the MA organization and CMS. The hearing officer is 
required to issue his/her decision on or before May 15 of the year 
preceding the year in which the contract for which the QBP to be 
applied will be offered. Form Number: CMS-10346 (OMB control number: 
0938-1129); Frequency: Yearly; Affected Public: Private sector 
(Business or other for-profits and Not-for-profit institutions); Number 
of Respondents: 500; Total Annual Responses: 20; Total Annual Hours: 
160. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Sarah 
Gaillot at 410-786-4637).

    Dated: August 30, 2017.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and 
Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2017-18740 Filed 9-1-17; 8:45 am]
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