Federal Register #CMS10971

CMS Requests Public Comment on Information Collection for Acute Hospital Care at Home Initiative

CMS, part of the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking public comment on its plan to collect information for the Acute Hospital Care at Home (AHCAH) initiative. - Government Buyer: - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) - Department of Health and Human Services - Purpose: - Collect data on the quantity, intensity, and mix of services provided to patients under AHCAH - Services include clinician visits, food services, and pharmacy services - Data Collection Tool: - CMS has developed a tool to gather this information - Approval is being sought from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) - Use of Data: - Data will be used for congressional reporting and to improve information quality - No Procurement: - No products, OEMs, vendors, part numbers, or quantities are requested - No purchase or contract opportunity is announced

Description

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing an opportunity for the public to comment on CMS' intention to collect information from the public. This collection is under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, requiring federal agencies to publish notice and allow 60 days for public comment. The information collection involves evaluating care provided through the Acute Hospital Care at Home (AHCAH) initiative, including the quantity, intensity, and mix of services furnished to patients. CMS will use the collected data to report to Congress and improve the quality and utility of information collected.

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