Federal Register #CMS-10638

CMS Seeks Public Comment on Information Collection for New Medical Services and Technologies Add-On Payments

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), a federal agency under the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking public comment on its proposed information collection for Add-On Payments for New Medical Services and Technologies under the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS). - Government Buyer: - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Department of Health and Human Services - Purpose: - Request for public comment on the burden, necessity, utility, and accuracy of the information collection for new medical services and technologies add-on payments - Identified as Form Number CMS-10638 (OMB control number: 09381347), a revision of a currently approved collection - Scope: - 47 expected respondents annually - 1,055 total annual hours estimated for the information collection - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products, OEMs, or vendors are mentioned - Focus is on information collection related to new medical services and technologies, not procurement of goods or services - Unique Requirements: - Public feedback is sought to improve the quality and clarity of the information collection - Emphasis on evaluating the necessity and utility of the data collected - Place of Performance: - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) federal office

Description

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing an opportunity for the public to comment on CMS' intention to collect information from the public. This is under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, which requires federal agencies to publish notice concerning each proposed collection of information and allow public comment. The notice invites comments on the burden estimate, necessity, utility, accuracy, and ways to enhance the quality and clarity of the information collection. The collection relates to Add-On Payments for New Medical Services and Technologies Paid Under the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS).

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