Federal Register #2026-18649

CMS Requests Public Comment on Information Collection Activities for Healthcare Programs

CMS, part of the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking public comment on its planned information collection activities under the Paperwork Reduction Act. - Government buyer: - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) - Department of Health and Human Services - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved; this is an administrative information collection, not a product or equipment procurement. - Products/services requested: - Collection of survey data and administrative forms for CMS programs - Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organization (QIN-QIO) surveys - Data Use Agreement (DUA) forms for research data requests - Documentation for assuring access to Medicaid services - Estimated annual burden hours and affected public entities (private sector, not-for-profit institutions, business organizations, state/local/tribal governments) - Unique or notable requirements: - Compliance with HIPAA, FISMA, and the Privacy Act for data protection - Use of automated collection techniques to minimize burden - Solicitation of public input to improve collection process and reduce burden

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 is under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, which requires federal agencies to publish notice concerning each proposed collection of information and allow 60 days for public comment. The agency seeks comments on burden estimates, necessity, utility, and ways to improve the collection process. Comments must be received by November 13, 2026.

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