Opportunity
Federal Register #0935-0165
AHRQ Requests Comments on Extension of CAHPS Health Plan Database Information Collection
Buyer
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Posted
July 30, 2026
Respond By
September 29, 2026
Identifier
0935-0165
This opportunity is a request for public comment from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, regarding the proposed extension of the CAHPS Health Plan Database information collection. - Government Buyer: - Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), Department of Health and Human Services - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or commercial vendors are named or involved - Products/Services Requested: - Voluntary submission of standardized survey data from health plans - Includes registration, data use agreements, health plan information forms, and data file submissions - Supported by a web-based platform for data cleaning, analysis, and reporting - Unique or Notable Requirements: - This is an information collection notice, not a procurement for products or services - Public comments are requested on the extension, burden estimates, and data collection methods - No product or service line items are being procured
Description
This notice announces the intention of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to request that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approve the extension with change of the currently approved information collection "AHRQ Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) Database for Health Plans". The collection involves voluntary submission of standardized survey data from health plans to support public reporting, quality improvement, and research. The data collection process includes registration, data submission, data cleaning, and reporting. The notice invites comments on the proposed extension and changes, including burden estimates and data collection methods.