Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-07401
CMS Requests Public Comment on Information Collection for Health Care Institutions and Transplant Programs
Buyer
Health and Human Services Department, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Office of the Secretary
Posted
April 16, 2026
Respond By
May 18, 2026
Identifier
2026-07401
This notice from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) seeks public comment on proposed information collection activities related to health care institutions and transplant programs. - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) - Purpose: - Collect information to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements for: - Religious Nonmedical Health Care Institutions (RNHCIs) - Certified Transplant Programs and associated Medicare providers - Key Details: - Focuses on regulatory compliance, not procurement of products or services - Seeks input on necessity, utility, burden, and improvements to the information collection process - Outlines estimated annual burdens and number of affected respondents - No OEMs, vendors, or specific products/services are involved, as this is an information collection request, not a procurement opportunity.
Description
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking public comments on its intention to collect information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This notice covers proposed extensions or reinstatements of existing collections related to Religious Nonmedical Health Care Institutions and Conditions of Participation for Transplant Programs. The information collected ensures compliance with health and safety regulations and supports Medicare provider requirements. Comments are invited on the burden estimate, necessity, utility, and ways to improve the information collection process.