Online Submission Form for Supplemental Evidence and Data for Systematic Reviews for the Evidence-based Practice Center Program

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 1 Website portal for Submission of Supplemental Evidence and Data for Systematic Reviews Form and Instruction	Modified
Jean Public Comment.msg Supplementary Document	2019-06-24
Attachment E -- Draft PIA.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-05-26
Supporting Statement Part A 7.8.22 clean.docx Supporting Statement A	2022-10-20
Supporting Statement Part B 6.28.22.docx Supporting Statement B	2022-10-20
Attachment A OMB_SEADs_6.27.22.pdf Supplementary Document	2022-10-20

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
219252	Website portal for Submission of Supplemental Evidence and Data for Systematic Reviews Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0935-0231	ICR Reference No: 202210-0935-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201906-0935-001
Agency/Subagency: HHS/AHRQ	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Online Submission Form for Supplemental Evidence and Data for Systematic Reviews for the Evidence-based Practice Center Program
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 10/20/2022

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	200	0
Time Burden (Hours)	50	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: This is an ongoing activity of AHRQ’s Evidence-based Practice Center (EPC) Program. AHRQ’s EPC Program develops evidence reports and technology assessments on topics relevant to clinical and other health care organization and delivery issues—specifically those that are common, expensive, and/or significant for the Medicare and Medicaid populations. For example, recent reviews have focused on clinical conditions, such as “Radiation Therapy for Brain Metastases” ; health delivery topics, such as “Transitions of Care From Pediatric to Adult Services for Children With Special Healthcare Needs” ; and specific technologies, such as “Telehealth for Women’s Preventive Services.” These evidence reports include systematic reviews, technical briefs, and rapid reviews; and provide an essential foundation from which to understand what we know from existing research and what critical research gaps remain. These reports, reviews, and technology assessments are based on rigorous, comprehensive syntheses and analyses of the scientific literature on topics. EPC reports and assessments emphasize explicit and detailed documentation of methods, rationale, and assumptions. EPC reports are conducted in accordance with an established policy on financial and nonfinancial interests. These scientific syntheses may include meta-analyses and cost analyses. The EPC Program supports AHRQ’s mission by synthesizing and disseminating the available research as a “science partner” with private and public organizations in their efforts to improve the quality, effectiveness, and appropriateness of health care. The EPC Program is a trusted source of rigorous, comprehensive, and unbiased evidence reviews for stakeholders. The resulting evidence reports and technology assessments are used by Federal and State agencies, private-sector professional societies, health delivery systems, providers, payers, and others committed to evidence-based health care. These end-users may use EPC Program evidence reports to inform policy decisions, clinical practice guidelines, and other healthcare decisions. This research has the following goals: o Use research methods to gather knowledge on the effectiveness and harms of certain treatments and healthcare delivery processes and models for medical conditions, both published and unpublished, to evaluate the quality of research studies and the evidence from these studies. o Promote the use of evidence in healthcare decision making to improve healthcare and health. o Identify research gaps to inform future research investments.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC Sec. 299 Name of Law: Healthcare and Research Quality Act of 1999
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	87 FR 43039	07/19/2022
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	87 FR 63778	10/20/2022
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Website portal for Submission of Supplemental Evidence and Data for Systematic Reviews	1	Attachment B Online Submission Form

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	200	0	0	195	0	5
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	50	0	0	49	0	1
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: Each SEADS portal is a new collection. The nature of systematic reviews is to secure comparable evidence on the efficacy and effectiveness of numerous treatments for health related diseases and disorders. These reviews aim to inform healthcare decision-making by clinicians and consumers, and inform guidance on clinical practice. The findings of these reviews are intended to help clinicians and consumers make the best decisions in their particular circumstances. In general, the goal for these reports is to be completed within a year. The steps that go into each review therefore are on a tight schedule and are not ongoing in order to fulfill their purpose. Thus, there are no ongoing collections of information from study sponsors and industry stakeholders for the same topic.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $16,000

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 10/20/2022

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