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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 104547
    Reading Time:about 10 minutes

    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is inviting public comments on its plan to collect information as required under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This notice discusses the requirements and expected burdens associated with the information collection for the End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Conditions for Coverage and Supporting Regulations and the Expanding Access to Women's Health Grant. The public has until February 21, 2025, to submit their input, which can help improve the effectiveness and efficiency of these programs.

    Simple Explanation

    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) wants to know what people think about rules they're planning for taking care of people with kidney diseases and supporting women's health. They need help to make sure these rules work well and want folks to tell them what they think by February 21, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 3872
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is inviting public comments on its proposal to collect information, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This process involves publishing a notice in the Federal Register and seeking feedback on various aspects, such as the estimate of the burden on the public and ways to improve the information collection process. Two types of information collections are highlighted: (1) the extension of the Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) Assumption of Responsibilities, which involves peer review activities, and (2) the reinstatement and modification of the Medicare Enrollment Application for Clinics/Group Practices and Other Suppliers. Public comments are due by February 14, 2025, and further details can be found on the CMS PRA website.

    Simple Explanation

    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) wants to hear what people think about their plan to collect information to help improve healthcare, and they want everyone's feedback by February 14, 2025. They are asking if this information is useful, how they could make the process easier, and if their estimates of how much time this will take people are right.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 95797
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that they are seeking public feedback on their plan to collect information from the public. This is part of the requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, which mandates federal agencies to inform the public about any data collection plans and allow for comments. CMS is particularly interested in receiving comments on the necessity, utility, and methods of minimizing the information collection burden. Comments are open until January 2, 2025, and more information can be accessed on the CMS PRA website.

    Simple Explanation

    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services want to know what people think about their plan to ask for information from the public, like doing a survey, to help them do their job better. They're inviting everyone to share their thoughts on how they can make this information-gathering easy and useful.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 3222
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is inviting public comments on their plan to collect information, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This includes gathering data on the Medicare Health Outcomes Survey, which measures the quality of life and daily functioning of Medicare beneficiaries. Public input is wanted to assess the necessity of this information collection and its potential burden on participants. Comments must be submitted by February 13, 2025, to ensure they are considered before final approval by the Office of Management and Budget.

    Simple Explanation

    CMS wants to know what people think about their plan to ask for information on Medicare health, but they need help in making sure it's useful and not too hard for people to give.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9902
    Reading Time:about 14 minutes

    The document is a quarterly notice from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), part of the Health and Human Services Department, detailing important updates on Medicare and Medicaid programs from October to December 2024. It lists CMS manual instructions, regulations, and Federal Register notices related to these programs. The notice is organized into 15 addenda, each containing specific updates such as changes in Medicare manual instructions, CMS rulings, national coverage determinations, and approved medical facilities for various treatments. The document aims to keep beneficiaries and stakeholders informed about the latest developments in Medicare and Medicaid regulations.

    Simple Explanation

    The document is like a big update letter from a government agency called CMS, telling people about changes and rules for programs that help pay for people's medical costs. This letter has lots of details, which might be hard to understand, and some parts are still being figured out.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10084
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking public comments on their plan to collect information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They are particularly interested in feedback on the burden estimates, necessity, and utility of the proposed information collection, as well as suggestions for improving the process. This notice also details the electronic submission requirement for Medicare Graduate Medical Education (GME) affiliation agreements, which allows hospitals that share residents more flexibility in managing these programs. Comments are to be submitted electronically or by mail by April 19, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) wants to hear from people about how much work it will take to fill out some forms and share ideas on making it easier. They are asking everyone to tell them what they think by mid-April 2021.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 12004
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    CMS had a plan to help hospitals make sure their X-ray pictures were high quality and safe, but now they've decided not to do that plan because it's taking too long.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 1503
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is inviting public comments on their plan to gather information from the public, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This notice provides an opportunity for people to comment on the estimated burden and the necessity of collecting this information for effectively carrying out the agency's responsibilities. One specific collection relates to the QECP Annual Report Workbook, which involves qualified entities submitting annual reports to CMS about Medicare claims data usage. Comments must be submitted by February 8, 2021, and further details are available on CMS’s website or by contacting their office.

    Simple Explanation

    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services want to know what people think about their plan to gather information, which helps them do their job better, and everyone can share their thoughts until February 8, 2021.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 104545
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    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. CMS aims to enhance the quality and utility of the information collected and reduce the burden on participants using technology. Two key projects are included in this request: the Monitoring and Audit Process for PACE Organizations to ensure compliance, and the Part B Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage application process to determine eligibility for beneficiaries after a kidney transplant. Public comments are welcomed until February 21, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services wants to hear what people think about their plan to collect information to make sure their programs, like helping people after kidney transplants, work well. They're open to hearing everyone’s ideas on how to do this better until February next year.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7099
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking public comments on its plan to gather information from the public, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This involves a process where federal agencies need to announce in the Federal Register any proposed information collection and allow for public input. Specifically, the CMS plans to revise currently approved information collected about dental providers and benefit packages on the Insure Kids Now! website. Comments must be submitted by February 25, 2021, and can be sent via the website or by contacting the relevant CMS office.

    Simple Explanation

    The people who take care of health insurance want to ask questions to make sure everyone understands their dental options. They are asking for help from the public to make these questions better and want comments by February 25, 2021.