[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 156 (Tuesday, August 13, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40058-40059]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-17286]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[30-Day-19-19TG]


Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review

    In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Centers 
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted the information 
collection request titled Million Hearts[supreg] Hospital/Health System 
Recognition Program to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for 
review and approval. CDC previously published a ``Proposed Data 
Collection Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations'' notice on 
April 2, 2019 to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. 
CDC received one non-substantive comment. This notice serves to allow 
an additional 30 days for public and affected agency comments.
    CDC will accept all comments for this proposed information 
collection project. The Office of Management and Budget is particularly 
interested in comments that:
    (a) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, 
including whether the information will have practical utility;
    (b) Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies estimate of the burden of 
the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used;
    (c) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
be collected;
    (d) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those 
who are to respond, including, through the use of appropriate 
automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection 
techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting 
electronic submission of responses; and
    (e) Assess information collection costs.
    To request additional information on the proposed project or to 
obtain a copy of the information collection plan and instruments, call 
(404) 639-7570 or send an email to [email protected]. Direct written comments 
and/or suggestions regarding the items contained in this notice to the 
Attention: CDC Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20503 or by fax to (202) 395-5806. Provide 
written comments within 30 days of notice publication.

Proposed Project

    Million Hearts[supreg] Hospital/Health System Recognition Program--
New--National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health 
Promotion (NCCDPHP), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

    Million Hearts[supreg] is pleased to announce the upcoming launch 
of the Million Hearts[supreg] Hospital/Health System Recognition 
Program, a program that recognizes institutions working to 
systematically improve the cardiovascular health of the population and 
communities they serve through the priority areas of Keeping People 
Healthy, Optimizing Care, Improving Outcomes for Priority Populations, 
and Innovating for Health. Heart disease, stroke and other 
cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) kill over 800,000 Americans each year, 
accounting for one in every three deaths. CVD is the nation's number 
one killer among both men and women and the leading cause of health 
disparities across the population. Million Hearts[supreg], a national, 
public-private initiative co-led by the Centers

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for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Centers for Medicare & 
Medicaid Services (CMS), was established to address this issue. The 
Million Hearts[supreg] Hospital/Health System Recognition Program 
engages, equips, and supports leading clinical institutions across the 
country to excel in cardiovascular health and care. Hospitals and 
health systems are critical to population health, given their direct 
connection to people at risk for CVD, as well as those who have had a 
cardiac or cerebrovascular event and remain at risk for having a 
subsequent event. Hospitals are also the largest component of the 
health care sector, and in total employ over 5.4 million people--the 
second largest source of private sector jobs. Whether migrating towards 
value-based reimbursement or simply striving for a significant impact 
in reducing the devastation of heart attacks and strokes, hospitals and 
health systems are positioned to improve the health of the population 
they serve by implementing high-impact, evidence-based strategies. 
Achieving a Million Hearts[supreg] Hospital/Health System designation 
signals a commitment to not only clinical quality, but population 
health overall.
    CDC is requesting approval for 297 annual burden hours. There are 
no costs to respondents other than their time.

                                        Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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                                                                                                      Average
                                                                     Number of       Number of      burden per
          Type of respondents                   Form name           respondents    responses per   response  (in
                                                                                    respondent        hours)
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Medical & Health Service Manager......  Recognition Program                  100               1          160/60
                                         Application.
Medical & Health Service Manager......  Interview Guide.........              60               1           30/60
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Jeffrey M. Zirger,
Lead, Information Collection Review Office, Office of Scientific 
Integrity, Office of Science, Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2019-17286 Filed 8-12-19; 8:45 am]
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