[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 148 (Tuesday, August 5, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Pages 37512-37513]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2025-14770]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[30Day-25-1274]
Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Extension 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] 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 October 21, 2024, to obtain comments from the public and
affected agencies. CDC received one substantive comment 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--
Open 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[supreg] Hospitals & Health Systems Recognition
Program (OMB Control No. 0920-1274, Exp. 10/31/2025)--Extension--
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 events kill over
800,000 Americans each year, accounting for one in every three deaths.
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the nation's number one killer among
both men and women and a leading cause of disability. 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 work with and
across clinical and public health partners to prevent one million
cardiovascular events in five years.
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. It is also an opportunity for
public health partners to recognize and amplify effective strategies to
support Americans in living heart-healthy lives.
Initially launched in 2020, the Million Hearts[supreg] Hospitals &
Health Systems Recognition Program will continue to recognize
institutions that are working to systematically improve the
cardiovascular health of their patient population and the communities
they serve by implementing strategies in alignment with the Million
Hearts[supreg] 2027 priority areas of Building Healthy Communities,
Optimizing Care, and Focusing on Health Equity. 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
specific strategies, and most importantly, by achieving 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/or those
strategies for which they have achieved outcomes/results.
Applicants must address a minimum of one strategy in at least three
of the four areas (Building Healthy Communities, Optimizing Care,
Focusing on Health Equity, and Supplemental Programs and Innovations)
that are outlined in the online application with reference to
implementation resources, as appropriate. However, they are encouraged
to target as many strategies as is appropriate for their institution.
Applicants will be subject to a background check.
The Million Hearts[supreg] Hospitals and Health Systems designation
conveys that the institution is committed to preventing heart attacks
and strokes. All applicants with reported outcomes and a selection 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. Applicants with reported outcomes will receive increased
recognition from Million Hearts[supreg] by having their success stories
placed on the Million Hearts[supreg] website and amplified across
Million Hearts[supreg] communication channels (e.g., e-newsletter,
social media, learning collaboratives, presentations, 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.
The overall goal of the Million Hearts[supreg] initiative is to
prevent one million heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular
events in five years. Promoting evidence-based strategies and
recognizing top performers are core
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components of the initiative. 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 prevent cardiovascular events.
OMB approval is requested for three years. Participation is
voluntarily and there are no costs to respondents other than their time
spent applying to the program (and responding to any follow up
questions about their application) and providing information about
their work to be recognized nationally. CDC requests OMB approval for
an estimated 149 annual burden hours.
Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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Number of Average burden
Type of respondents Form name Number of responses per per response
respondents respondent (in hours)
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Medical & Health Service Manager...... Recognition Program 50 1 160/60
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 Public Health
Ethics and Regulations, Office of Science, Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2025-14770 Filed 8-4-25; 8:45 am]
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