Federal Register #2026-14042

CDC Requests Public Comment on HIV Data Collection and STEM Outreach Initiatives

This opportunity is a public comment request from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding two proposed data collection initiatives: - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention - National Center for Health Statistics - Initiatives Covered: - Medical Monitoring Project (MMP): - Collects data from a probability sample of 9,500 adults diagnosed with HIV in the U.S. - Involves interviews and medical record abstraction to monitor health behaviors and clinical outcomes - Aims to inform HIV-related service delivery and resource allocation - NCHS Data Detectives Camp: - Outreach program for middle school students to promote STEM interest - Up to four camps annually - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned, as this is not a procurement of products or services - Products/Services Requested: - No products or commercial services are being procured - The request is for public comment on data collection methodology and burden - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Participation in the MMP is voluntary for sampled individuals - The NCHS Data Detectives Camp is an educational outreach, not a product or service acquisition - Estimated annual burden for MMP is 5,589 hours - Purpose: - To gather feedback on the proposed data collection methods and estimated burden, not to solicit bids or purchase goods/services

Description

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is inviting public comment on a proposed information collection project titled Medical Monitoring Project (MMP). This project aims to describe health-related behaviors and clinical outcomes of adults diagnosed with HIV in the United States to guide HIV-related service organization and delivery and monitor receipt of HIV treatment and prevention services. Data will be collected from a probability sample of HIV-diagnosed adults who consent to interviews and medical record abstraction. The project supplements the National HIV Surveillance System and is expected to inform program development and resource allocation at state/local and national levels.

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