Federal Register #2026-17005

Notice of new system of records for the Nurses for Nursing Homes Program (NNHP) by CMS under HHS

CMS, part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is announcing the creation of a new system of records for the Nurses for Nursing Homes Program (NNHP). - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) - Purpose: - Establishment of a records system to support the NNHP, a nursing workforce incentive program - Focus on strengthening staffing in Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing homes, especially in underserved and rural communities - Records Collected: - Personally identifiable information - Professional licensure and credential information - Education, training, employment, and nursing facility affiliation - Payment, tax reporting, and audit records - Notable Requirements: - Privacy, security, and compliance safeguards for handling sensitive data - Financial incentives for participants, including student loan repayment and stipends - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is not a procurement opportunity but a notice about a records system - No products or services are being requested

Description

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is establishing a new system of records maintained by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) titled "Nurses for Nursing Homes Program (NNHP)," system No. 09-70-0545. This system covers records on individuals who apply for, participate in, or support the NNHP, including personally identifiable information, professional credentials, employment, payment, and audit records. The system supports administration of a nursing workforce incentive program aimed at strengthening staffing in Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing homes, especially in underserved and rural communities. The notice invites comments on the new system of records by September 21, 2026.

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