In the FY 2019 IPPS/LTCH PPS proposed rule, we anticipate the following proposals would impact our previously approved burden estimate: (1) eCQM reporting and submission requirements for the CY 2019 reporting period/FY 2021 payment determination; (2) removal of eight chart-abstracted measures beginning with the CY 2019 reporting period/FY 2021 payment determination; and (3) removal of one chart-abstracted measure beginning with the CY 2020 reporting period/FY 2022 payment determination.
In this PRA Package, we are requesting approval for a decrease in the total burden we expect to be experienced by approximately 4,400 participating hospitals (3,300 IPPS hospitals and 1,100 non-IPPS hospitals).
In total, we estimate: (1) a decrease of 1,046,071 hours (-741,074 hours for ED-1 and IMM-2 removal + -304,997 hours for VTE-6 removal) and approximately $38.3 million (1,046,071 hours x $36.58 per hour) across all 3,300 IPPS hospitals due to the finalized removal of three chart-abstracted measures; (2) a decrease of 71,044 hours (-65,853 hours for ED-1 and IMM-2 removal + -5,191 hours for VTE-6 removal) and approximately $2.6 million (71,044 hours x $36.58 per hour) across participating non-IPPS hospitals due to the finalized removal of three chart-abstracted measures; and (3) a decrease of 67 hours and approximately $2,400 due to the discontinuation of voluntary data collection of the Hybrid Hospital-Wide Readmission measure. In total for the FY 2021 payment determination, we estimate a burden decrease of approximately 1,117,182 hours (-1,046,071 hours + -71,044 hours + -67 hours) and approximately $41 million (-1,117,182 hours x $36.58 per hour) across all participating IPPS and non-IPPS hospitals due to the finalized changes set forth in the FY 2019 IPPS/LTCH PPS final rule.
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 2019 IPPS Final Rule - HIQR Supporting Statement A (7-25-2018).docx
Quality Measures and Procedures for Hospital Reporting of Quality Data