The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking public comments on its plan to collect information from the public as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The notice invites feedback on the agency's burden estimates and other aspects of information collection, aiming to enhance the utility and clarity of the information gathered. The public can comment electronically or by mail until May 27, 2025. This process involves two specific information collections: one for certification statements related to electronic filings of provider data and another for hospital and healthcare cost reports, both essential for CMS's operations and planning.
Simple Explanation
CMS is asking people to help them by telling them what they think about the paperwork CMS needs to collect, which is like filling out forms. They want to make sure the forms are clear and easy to fill out, and they want to know if there are better ways to do it.