[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 123 (Tuesday, June 28, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 38409-38410]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-13742]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[30Day-22-1274]


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 Hospitals & Health Systems 
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 
September 17, 2021 to obtain comments from the public and affected 
agencies. CDC did not receive comments related to the previous notice. 
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. Comments and recommendations for the proposed 
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of 
this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular 
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
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for Public Comments'' or by using the search function. 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 Hospitals & Health Systems Recognition Program (OMB 
Control No. 0920-1274, Exp. 11/30/2022)--Revision--National Center for 
Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Centers for 
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

    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. Million Hearts[supreg], a 
national, public-private initiative co-led by the Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid 
Services (CMS), was established to address this issue. Whether 
migrating towards value-based reimbursement or simply striving for a 
significant impact in reducing the devastation of heart attacks and 
strokes, clinical organizations are positioned to improve the health of 
the population they serve by implementing high-impact, evidence-based 
strategies. Achieving a Million Hearts[supreg] Hospitals & Health 
Systems designation signals a commitment to not only clinical quality, 
but population health overall.
    Initially launched in 2020, the Program will continue to recognize 
institutions that are working to systematically improve the 
cardiovascular health of the population and communities that they serve 
by implementing strategies under the new Million Hearts[supreg] 
priority areas of Building Healthy Communities, Optimizing Care, 
Focusing on Health Equity, and Supplemental Programs and Innovations. 
CDC anticipates that new applicants will range from health systems with 
multiple hospitals, hospitals with and without ambulatory medical 
practices, and medical practices not affiliated with hospitals.
    Any clinical entity whose leaders consider it eligible may apply. 
Recognition can be achieved by a robust commitment to implement 
specific strategies, by implementing these specific strategies, and 
most importantly, by achieving specific outcomes. Applicants will 
complete the Million Hearts[supreg] Hospitals & Health Systems 
Recognition Program application, indicating the areas in which they are 
committing to implement Million Hearts[supreg] strategies; areas in 
which they have implemented key strategies; and those strategies for 
which they have achieved outcomes/results.
    Applicants must address a minimum of one strategy in at least three 
of the four priority areas (Building Healthy Communities, Optimizing 
Care, Focusing on Health Equity, and Supplemental Programs and 
Innovations) that are outlined in the application. However, they are 
encouraged to target as many strategies as is appropriate for their 
institution. Applicants will be subject to a background check.
    All applicants with reported outcomes and a select number of those 
who are committing to implement or are implementing Million 
Hearts[supreg] strategies, will be asked to participate in a semi-
structured, qualitative interview. The purpose of the interview is to 
obtain in-depth contextual information about the Million Hearts[supreg] 
strategies and facilitators used to achieve improved cardiovascular 
outcomes among the applicant's patient population. Applicants with 
reported outcomes will receive increased recognition from Million 
Hearts[supreg] by having their success stories highlighted by Million 
Hearts[supreg] by placement on the Million Hearts[supreg] website, e-
newsletter, etc.
    The program's web-based application will stay open throughout the 
year and applications will be reviewed on a quarterly basis and 
recognized within six months of acceptable review. CDC estimates that 
information will be collected from up to 50 applicants per year. CDC 
will use the information collected through the Million Hearts[supreg] 
Hospitals & Health Systems Recognition Program to increase widespread 
attention on successful and sustainable implementation strategies, 
improve understanding of these strategies at the practice level, bring 
visibility to organizations that commit, implement, or have implemented 
Million Hearts[supreg] strategies and motivate other hospitals and 
health systems to strengthen their efforts to address CVD.
    CDC requests OMB approval for an estimated 149 annual burden hours. 
Participation is voluntarily and 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                   50               1        2, 40/60
                                         Application.
Medical & Health Service Manager......  Interview Guide.........              30               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. 2022-13742 Filed 6-27-22; 8:45 am]
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