Federal Register #CMS-10949 and CMS-10717

CMS Seeks Public Comment on Rural Health Reporting and Medicare Audit Protocols

This opportunity involves the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) seeking public comment on planned information collection activities related to rural health and Medicare compliance. - Government Buyer: - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Department of Health and Human Services - Activities Requested: - Rural Health Transformation Program Reporting - State awardees must submit annual and quarterly reports - Reports include milestones, performance metrics, and fund expenditures - Medicare Part C and Part D Program Audit Protocols - Sponsoring organizations must provide records and data for compliance audits - Annual reporting and data submission required - No OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned; this is an information collection notice - Notable Requirements: - Focus on reporting, compliance, and data submission - Feedback sought on burden and utility of these information collections - No procurement of products or services; only information collection and reporting obligations

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. The collection includes a new Rural Health Transformation Program Reporting and a revision of the Medicare Part C and Part D Program Audit and Industry-Wide Part C Timeliness Monitoring Project Protocols. The Rural Health Transformation Program aims to improve rural healthcare ecosystems through state awardees who must submit annual and quarterly reports. The Medicare audit protocols ensure compliance with Medicare program requirements by reviewing data from sponsoring organizations.

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