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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.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking public comments on its plan to gather information from the public. This is part of the requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, which mandates federal agencies to notify the public about proposed data collection and allow for public input. The notice outlines several collections, including topics such as the Quality Improvement Organization Assumption of Responsibilities, ASC Forms for Medicare Program Certification, Home Health Agency Survey, and Peer Review Organizations Sanction Regulations. Each collection has specific details about the number of respondents, total annual responses, and estimated annual hours, with the public invited to share their thoughts on the utility and effectiveness of these collections.