[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 59 (Friday, March 27, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 16390-16391]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-07034]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[30Day-15-15CF]
Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted
the following information collection request to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The notice for the proposed
information collection is published to obtain comments from the public
and affected agencies.
Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected
agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are
encouraged. Your comments should address any of the following: (a)
Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including
whether the information will have practical utility; (b) Evaluate the
accuracy of the agencies estimate of the burden of the proposed
collection of information, including the validity of the methodology
and assumptions used; (c) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of
the information to be collected; (d) Minimize the burden of the
collection of information on those who are to respond, including
through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or
other technological collection techniques or other forms of information
technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses; and
(e) Assess information collection costs.
To request additional information on the proposed project or to
obtain a copy of the information collection plan and instruments, call
(404) 639-7570 or send an email to [email protected]. Written comments and/or
suggestions regarding the items contained in this notice should be
directed to the Attention: CDC Desk Officer, Office of Management and
Budget, Washington, DC 20503 or by fax to (202) 395-5806. Written
comments should be received within 30 days of this notice.
Proposed Project
Health Insurance Plans Research Study--New--Office of Health System
Collaboration, Office of the Associate Director for Policy, Office of
the Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
The CDC Office of the Associate Director for Policy intends to
request that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approve a new
collection of information under the Paperwork Reduction Act for three
years. This data collection will occur once, and respondents will be
surveyed once.
The Health Insurance Plans Research Study will uniquely examine the
prevalence, characteristics, and differences of prevention and wellness
programs offered by health insurance plans in this critical era of
healthcare reform. There are no known studies that have addressed the
prevalence of prevention and wellness programs across health plans or
explored the granular details of these programs as this study is
intended to do. Not conducting this study would be one less step toward
increasing healthy years of life.
Furthermore, the Health Insurance Plans Research Study will address
the priorities and goals of the CDC Office of the Associate Director
for Policy, Office of Health System Collaboration: (a) Identify and
catalyze policy opportunities such as the Affordable Care Act to
enhance healthcare transformation, (b) advance CDC's public health-
healthcare strategy to improve population health, (c) strengthen
strategic partnerships with healthcare systems and payers, federal and
non-federal, and (d) fully leverage performance measures as a tool to
improve the health of individuals across health systems and payers.
The results of this study are of great interest not only to the CDC
Office of the Associate Director for Policy but to other CDC Centers,
Institutes, and Offices; and other federal agencies and partners such
as the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), the members
of the CDC Advisory Committee to the Director, and the CDC Public
Health-Health Care Collaboration Workgroup (federal, state, and local
public health; public and private organizations; healthcare providers;
professional membership associations; and academia representation).
CDC will select a sample of approximately 150 commercial health
insurance plans in the United States that differ by size and geography,
in the 50 states and the District of Columbia, to complete a web-based
survey, the Prevention and Wellness Assessment Survey. The project team
will provide information and instructions about the survey to health
plan points of contact in advance. The team will also make information
and instructions available on the Web site, eliminating any
interactions between the respondent and the project team, unless a
respondent(s) has questions or concerns during completion of the
survey.
The Prevention and Wellness Assessment Survey will take
approximately 30 minutes to complete per respondent for a total
estimated burden of 75 hours. Key health plan contacts (e.g., medical
directors, nurse directors, or other healthcare professional) will
incur burden associated with coordinating the time and identifying a
person to take the survey. The burden associated with this activity is
estimated at 30 minutes per key health plan contact for a maximum of
one key contact per health plan (1 key contact x 150 health plans = 150
key contacts), resulting in a total burden of 75 hours. In addition,
administrative support staff at select health plans may assist with
coordinating communications between key health plan points of contact
and America's Health Insurance (AHIP). The estimated administrative
support burden is 30 minutes per health plan, resulting in a total
burden of 75 hours.
Following the analysis of survey data, the project team will
conduct one-hour telephone interviews with no more than nine health
plans (1 hour x 9 health plans) to gain a better understanding of
lessons learned and best practices associated with the design and
implementation of prevention and wellness programs by commercial health
insurance plans. The project team will use this information to build
upon the knowledge gained through the survey. For example, there may be
differences in how health plans structure prevention and wellness
programs for different employer accounts based on employer requests.
The estimated burden is one hour per health plan, resulting in a total
burden of nine hours.
Best practices in outreach will be utilized to maximize survey
response rates. Key health plan contacts at non-responding health plans
will receive follow up by telephone, and one-to-one assistance will be
provided if needed.
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The government intends to accomplish the following as a result of
this data collection: (a) Identify high priority opportunities for
public health and healthcare collaboration, (b) inform a public health-
healthcare strategic agenda, (c) improve the use of clinical preventive
services, and (d) improve capacity of healthcare systems to incorporate
public health practices and principles. At the conclusion of this
study, a formal report, two issue briefs, and potentially a manuscript
for publication will be produced.
There are no costs to respondents other than their time. The total
estimated annualized burden hours are 234.
Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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Average
Number of Number of burden per
Type of respondent Form name respondents responses per response
respondent (in hours)
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Physician, Nurse, or Other Healthcare Prevention and Wellness 150 1 30/60
Professional (To Complete Survey). Assessment Survey.
Key Health Plan Contact.................. Coordinating & Identifying 150 1 30/60
Activity.
Administrative Support................... Communication Coordination 150 1 30/60
Activity.
Physician, Nurse, or Other Healthcare Telephone Interview........ 9 1 1
Professional (To Complete 1-hour
Interview Post Survey).
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Leroy A. Richardson,
Chief, Information Collection Review Office, Office of Scientific
Integrity, Office of the Associate Director for Science, Office of the
Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2015-07034 Filed 3-26-15; 8:45 am]
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