Federal Register #09-70-0545

CMS Announces New System of Records for Nurses for Nursing Homes Program (NNHP)

CMS 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: - Establishes a records system to manage information for NNHP participants - Supports administration of a nursing workforce incentive program for Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing homes - Data Collected: - Demographic, licensure, credential, education, training, employment, facility affiliation, payment, tax, and audit information - Program Focus: - Incentivizes nurses to work in underserved and rural communities - Includes financial incentives such as student loan repayment and stipends - Notable Requirements: - No products, OEMs, or vendors are being procured - Notice is informational and pertains to data management, not procurement

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 collects records on individuals who apply for, participate in, or support the NNHP, including personally identifiable information such as demographic, licensure, education, employment, payment, tax, and audit data. The system supports the administration of a nursing workforce incentive program aimed at strengthening the workforce in Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing homes, focusing on underserved and rural communities. Comments on this new system are accepted until September 21, 2026.

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