Federal Register #2026-07647

Information Collection for Rural Health Network Development Planning Program Performance Measures

This opportunity involves an information collection request by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, to support the Rural Health Network Development Planning Program. - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) - Purpose: - Collect and revise performance measures for the Rural Health Network Development Planning Program - Reduce the number of performance measures from 24 to 15, focusing on Capacity/Organizational Information and Sustainability - Support program compliance, inform rural health needs, and guide technical assistance - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; this is strictly an information collection activity - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is not a procurement of goods or services - Notable Requirements: - Estimated annual burden is 281.25 hours for 25 respondents, each completing one response - The collection is intended to improve program evaluation and technical assistance for rural health networks

Description

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has submitted an Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval concerning the Rural Health Network Development Planning Program. This program aims to promote the planning and development of integrated rural health care networks to improve access, coordination, and quality of care. The ICR seeks to revise performance measures to better capture program outcomes and reduce reporting burden, with comments due by May 20, 2026.

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