OMB files this comment in accordance with
5 CFR 1320.11( c ). This OMB action is not an
approval to conduct or sponsor an information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act
of 1995. This action has no effect on any current approvals. If OMB has assigned this ICR a
new OMB Control Number, the OMB Control Number will not appear in the active inventory.
For future submissions of this information collection, reference the OMB Control Number
provided. OMB is withholding approval at this time. Prior to publication of the final rule, the
agency should provide a summary of any comments related to the information collection and
their response, including any changes made to the ICR as a result of comments. In addition,
the agency must enter the correct burden estimates.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2020
36 Months From Approved
01/31/2020
17,600
0
17,600
3,681,023
0
3,681,023
0
0
0
In the FY 2018 IPPS/LTCH PPS proposed rule, we are proposing to pilot the Hybrid Hospital-Wide 30-Day Readmission measure on a voluntary basis. We also are proposing to modify our previously finalized electronic clinical quality measure (eCQMs) reporting requirements for the FY 2019 payment determination such that hospitals would be required to report on six eCQMs and to submit two, self-selected, calendar quarters of data. Additionally, we are proposing to modify the eCQM reporting requirements for the FY 2020 payment determination, such that hospitals would be required to report on six eCQMs and to submit data for the first three calendar quarters (Q1-Q3) of CY 2018. Lastly, we are proposing to modify our existing eCQM validation process for the Hospital IQR Program data beginning with the FY 2020 payment determination. Specifically, we are proposing to require 8 cases to be submitted per quarter for 2 quarters for eCQM validation for the FY 2020 payment determination and 8 cases to be submitted per quarter for 3 quarters for eCQM validation for the FY 2021 payment determination.
We are proposing to modify our previously finalized eCQM reporting requirements such that hospitals would be required to report 2 self-selected calendar quarters of data for 6 of the available eCQMs for the CY 2017 reporting period/FY 2019 payment determination and to report the first three calendar quarters (Q1-Q3) of data for 6 of the available eCQMs for the CY 2018 reporting period/FY 2020 payment determination. This change has caused a decrease in burden. The decrease in burden is 31,475.
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.
Form CMS-10210 Quality Measures and Procedures for Hospital Reporting of Quality Data
CMS-10210 FY 2018 HIQR Supporting Statement A 3-23-17.docx
Quality Measures and Procedures for Hospital Reporting of Quality Data