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The Federal Register notice from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is asking for nominations for the Medicare Evidence Development & Coverage Advisory Committee (MEDCAC). This committee provides advice on Medicare coverage policies by evaluating scientific evidence for medical treatments and technologies. Nominations must be submitted by February 17, 2025, and should include details like the nominee’s qualifications and lack of conflicts of interest. The committee wants to ensure diverse representation, so they are especially encouraging nominations from different backgrounds, including those from racial and ethnic groups, individuals with disabilities, and across the gender spectrum.

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 inviting public comments on their plan to gather information from the public, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This notice provides the public a chance to comment on the necessity and usefulness of the proposed information collection, as well as ways to improve the collection process. CMS is specifically addressing the approval process for waivers related to health care-related taxes that states may apply for. Comments must be submitted by March 10, 2021, to assist in determining the impact on Federal financial participation.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is inviting public comments on its plan to collect information from the public under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This notice is published as part of a required procedure before seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget for each information collection. Among the items addressed are Medicare Health Outcomes Survey, Community Mental Health Center Cost Report, the Request For Termination of Premium-Hospital and/or Supplementary Medical Insurance, and the Appointment of Representative form. CMS seeks feedback on the necessity and utility of these information collections, as well as suggestions for improving their quality and minimizing the burden they impose. Public comments are due by April 6, 2021, and can be submitted electronically or via regular mail.

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.

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.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have received an application from The Joint Commission (TJC) seeking continued approval of its hospice accreditation program. This approval would allow TJC to deem hospices as meeting or exceeding Medicare requirements, meaning that such hospices could participate in the Medicare or Medicaid programs without further validation from CMS. The CMS is inviting public comments on whether TJC's accreditation standards meet or exceed the Medicare conditions for hospices. Comments must be submitted by February 12, 2025, and the CMS will review TJC’s standards, survey processes, and resources before making a decision.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking public feedback on its plan to gather information from the public in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This involves a revision of a currently approved collection process regarding the submission of 1135 Waiver Requests, which allows for certain rule relaxations during emergencies such as the COVID-19 public health emergency. The CMS aims to create a streamlined, automated process to manage these waiver requests and has introduced a new web form to simplify the process for providers. Public comments on this information collection effort must be submitted by March 22, 2021.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is asking the public to comment on its plan to collect information. This is part of a requirement by the Paperwork Reduction Act, which asks federal agencies to publish a notice in the Federal Register about any proposed information collection and give the public 60 days to respond. Comments must be submitted by March 4, 2025, either electronically or by regular mail. The notice discusses two forms: one related to the submission requirements for Medicare Advantage Model of Care and another for terminating certain Medicare coverages.

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.