Federal Register #CMS-10950

CMS Seeks Comment on Acute Hospital Care at Home Waiver Information Collection

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), under the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking public comment on its proposed information collection for the Acute Hospital Care at Home (AHCAH) waiver program. - Government Buyer: - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) - Department of Health and Human Services - Products/Services Requested: - Collection of waiver submissions and ongoing data from hospitals participating in the AHCAH program - Data includes patient admissions, discharges, escalations of care, and mortalities - Hospitals must use an online portal for submissions - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are specified, as this is an information collection request - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Applies to a wide range of hospitals, including private, for-profit, not-for-profit, and government institutions - Distinct from traditional home health services - Estimated 1,947 hospital respondents annually - Program is codified in legislation and no longer under the 1135 waiver authority - Place of Performance: - CMS headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland

Description

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing an opportunity for the public to comment on its intention to collect information from the public under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This notice invites comments on the burden estimates, necessity, utility, and ways to enhance the quality and clarity of the information collection, including the use of automated techniques to minimize burden. The information collection relates to the Acute Hospital Care at Home waiver submission and data collection, which supports hospitals in providing acute inpatient care at home under specific waivers. Comments are due by June 22, 2026.

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