[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 224 (Friday, November 20, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 72786-72787]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-29658]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0609]
Proposed Information Collection (VA Survey of Veteran Enrollees'
Health and Use of Health Care (Survey of Enrollees)) Activity: Comment
Request
AGENCY: Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is announcing an
opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain
information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of
1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal
Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including
each proposed revision of a currently approved collection, and allow 60
days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits
comments on information needed to identify areas for improvement in
clinical training programs.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection
of information should be received on or before January 19, 2016.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information
through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at
www.Regulations.gov; or to Brian McCarthy, Office of Regulatory and
Administrative Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (10B4),
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC
20420 or email: [email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB Control
No. 2900-0609'' in any correspondence. During the comment period,
comments may be viewed online through FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian McCarthy at (202) 461-6345.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13; 44
U.S.C. 3501-3521), Federal agencies must obtain approval from OMB for
each collection of information they conduct or sponsor. This request
for comment is being made pursuant to Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA.
With respect to the following collection of information, VHA
invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information
is necessary for the proper performance of VHA's functions, including
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy
of VHA's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of
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information; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of
the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of
the collection of information on respondents, including through the use
of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of
information technology.
Titles: Survey of Veteran Enrollees' Health and Use of Health Care
(Survey of Enrollees).
OMB Control Number: 2900-0609.
Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Survey of Veteran
Enrollees' Health and Use of Health Care (Survey of Enrollees) gathers
information from Veterans enrolled in the VA Health Care System
regarding factors which influence their health care utilization
choices. Data collected are used to gain insights into Veteran
preferences and to provide VA and Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
management guidance in preparing for future Veteran needs. In addition
to factors influencing health care choices, the data collected include
enrollees' perceived health status and need for caregiver support,
available insurances, self-reported utilization of VA services versus
other health care services, reasons for using VA, barriers to seeking
care, ability and comfort level with accessing virtual care, as well as
general demographics and family characteristics that may influence
utilization but cannot be accessed elsewhere.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 14,700 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 21 minutes.
Frequency of Response: Annually.
Estimated Annual Responses: 42,000.
By direction of the Secretary.
Kathleen M. Manwell,
Program Analyst, VA Privacy Service, Office of Privacy and Records
Management, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2015-29658 Filed 11-19-15; 8:45 am]
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