We expect CMS
will continue to evaluate the utility of patient reported outcome
data and its use in Star Ratings. We look forward to future
discussions during upcoming rulemaking.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2021
36 Months From Approved
07/31/2018
1,485
0
1,737
183,115
0
244,187
0
0
0
The Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services collects quality performance measures in order to
hold the Medicare managed care industry accountable for the care
being delivered, to enable quality improvement, and to provide
quality information to Medicare beneficiaries in order to promote
an informed choice. It is critical to CMS's mission that we collect
and disseminate information that can be used to help beneficiaries
choose among health plans, contribute to improved quality of care
through identification of improvement opportunities, and assist CMS
in carrying out its oversight and purchasing
responsibilities.
In this 2017 information
collection request, Question 51 of the HOS has been revised to
align with current USPSTF recommendations. There are no changes to
the HOS-M. Burden adjustments (minus 61,072 hours) are the result
of changes in the MA program, including changes in enrollment, the
number of participating contracts, and contract size, rather than
changes to the HOS survey protocol or instrument.
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.