[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 136 (Monday, July 16, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 32953-32954]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-15085]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0609]
Agency Information Collection Activity: Survey of Veteran
Enrollees' Health and Use of Health Care
AGENCY: Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
(VA), 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 renewal of a currently approved collection,
and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection
of information should be received on or before September 14, 2018.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information
through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov
or to Brian McCarthy, Office of Regulatory and Administrative Affairs
(10B4), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20420 or email to [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) 615-9241.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995, Federal agencies must
obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (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
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
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collection of information on respondents, including through the use of
automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of
information technology.
Authority: N/A.
Title: Survey of Veteran Enrollees' Health and Use of Health Care.
OMB Control Number: 2900-0609.
Type of Review: Renewal currently approved collection.
Abstract: The VA Survey of Enrollees gathers information from
Veterans enrolled in the VA Health Care System about 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 assistance, 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 and households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 14,000 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 20 minutes.
Frequency of Response: Annually.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 42,000.
By direction of the Secretary.
Cynthia D. Harvey-Pryor,
Department Clearance Officer, Office of Quality, Privacy and Risk,
Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2018-15085 Filed 7-13-18; 8:45 am]
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