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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking public input on their plan to collect information from the public, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This includes proposed new collections, extensions, or updates to existing collections. The public has until February 28, 2025, to submit comments. This process aims to ensure the information collected is necessary and useful, and help improve the quality and effectiveness of the information gathering methods used by the CMS.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is giving the public a chance to comment on its plan to gather information. This is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act, which requires federal agencies to announce new or ongoing information collection efforts and invite public feedback. The notice highlights how this information collection helps CMS with its functions and seeks input on improving data collection methods to reduce burden. Public comments are welcome through various channels until April 26, 2021.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is inviting public comments on its plan to collect information as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This notice concerns the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program, aiming to reinstate a previously approved information collection that lapsed due to oversight. CMS seeks applications from small rural hospitals to test cost-based payments for Medicare inpatient services. Interested hospitals should submit applications in a standard format, with a panel using a rubric to evaluate submissions for selection.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have canceled the Advisory Panel on Outreach and Education (APOE) meeting that was supposed to take place on February 6, 2025. CMS will announce a new date for this meeting at least 15 days prior in the Federal Register. The meetings are open to the public in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. For more information, individuals can contact Hailey Gutzmer or visit the CMS website.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), issued a notice about a new information collection related to PACE Medicaid Capitation Rate Setting. The notice is looking for public comments on the proposed collection methods, which aim to assist states in setting PACE rates for elderly care programs integrating Medicare and Medicaid services. This process involves obtaining feedback on minimizing the burden of information collection and improving the clarity and utility of the collected data. Comments must be submitted by December 20, 2024, through options like electronic submission at regulations.gov or via mail.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is inviting the public to comment on their plan to collect information, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This notice is published in the Federal Register and allows for a 60-day comment period. The information collection pertains to Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage and enrollees' rights, particularly when a prescription cannot be filled. Interested parties can submit comments electronically through regulations.gov or by mail, with comments due by March 15, 2021.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is proposing to collect financial information from Medicare Health Plans and related organizations, as part of the Fiscal Soundness Reporting Requirements. This proposal seeks feedback from the public within a 60-day comment period, as required under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The CMS is responsible for ensuring that these health organizations maintain financially sound operations by reviewing their annual and quarterly financial statements. Public comments can be submitted electronically or by mail by February 3, 2025.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is withdrawing a notice from January 5, 2021, about a funding opportunity to develop new measures for radiology quality and safety in hospitals. The withdrawal is due to delays that prevent the measures from being developed on time. CMS will no longer support this project through a cooperative agreement, meaning they will not accept applications for this specific funding opportunity. The decision does not involve any new requirements for reporting or information collection.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is inviting public comments on its plan to gather information from the public, following the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The public can provide feedback on various aspects of this information collection, such as its necessity, accuracy, and how it could be improved. Three specific collections are mentioned: the Prepaid Health Plan Cost Report, the Integrated Plan Coverage Decision Letter, and the D-SNP Enrollee Advisory Committee, each with its own details like the number of respondents and total annual hours involved. Comments must be submitted by May 20, 2025, via the given electronic or mail options.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a correcting amendment to fix a typographical error in the 2021 Physician Fee Schedule final rule. The error involved an incorrect reference in the regulation instructions, which has now been accurately revised. The amendment ensures that the rule properly reflects intended policies without making any substantive changes. CMS determined that regular notice and comment procedures were unnecessary for this correction, as it is purely technical and aligns with previously finalized policies.