In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is not approved at this time. Prior to publication of the final rule, the agency should provide to OMB a summary of all comments received on the proposed information collection and identify any changes made in response to these comments.
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Section 10322 of the Affordable Care Act authorizes the establishment of a new quality reporting program for Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities (IPFs). Beginning in FY 2014 and subsequent fiscal years, the quality measures IPFs are required to collect and submit six (6) quality measures to CMS. IPFs failing to submit the quality measures will receive a 2% reduction.
In an effort to minimize burden and maximize efficiency, CMS has leverage existing system within CMS to collect aggregated and calculated measure rates from the IPFs, in a form, manner and time as specified by CMS, via a secure portal known as the QualityNet Web site beginning of October 1, 2012 for FY2014 payment determination year.
CMS is proposing to implement some procedural requirements to align with current quality reporting programs. These procedural requirements would involve submitting necessary forms to comply with the IPFQR Program and aligns with current CMS reporting requirements for other quality programs. The aforementioned forms are the Notice of Participation From, Decline to Participate Form, Participation Withdrawal Form, Reconsideration Request Form, Disaster Waiver form and the IPFQR notification form letter.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.