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OMB Control No:
0938-1286
ICR Reference No:
202012-0938-010
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
202005-0938-011
Agency/Subagency:
HHS/CMS
Agency Tracking No:
CCIIO
Title:
Quality Improvement Strategy Implementation Plan and Progress Report (CMS-10540)
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved with change
Conclusion Date:
02/25/2021
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
12/21/2020
Terms of Clearance:
In CMS' next revision, extension, or reinstatement request, CMS shall ensure that this collection complies with 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3)(iv)-(v) and a submit a copy of all then-effective public guidance issued by CMS on completing this collection (if any) with the package.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
02/29/2024
36 Months From Approved
02/28/2021
Responses
250
0
250
Time Burden (Hours)
11,000
0
24,000
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
Section 1311(c)(1)(E) of the Affordable Care Act requires qualified health plans (QHPs) offered through an Exchange must implement a quality improvement strategy (QIS) as described in section 1311(g)(1). Section 1311(g)(1) of the Affordable Care Act describes this strategy as a payment structure that provides increased reimbursement or other incentives to improve the health outcomes of plan enrollees, prevent hospital readmissions, improve patient safety and reduce medical errors, promote wellness and health, and reduce health and health care disparities. Section 1311(g)(2) of the Affordable Care Act requires the Secretary to develop guidelines associated with 1311 (g)(1). Section 1311(g)(3) of the Affordable Care Act specifies the guidelines under Section 1311(g)(2) shall require the periodic reporting to the applicable Exchange the activities that a qualified health plan has conducted to implement a strategy as described in section 1311(g)(1). CMS is requesting approval for information collection associated with the QIS implementation plan and reporting to the applicable Exchange.
Authorizing Statute(s):
PL:
Pub.L. 111 - 148 1311(c)(1)
Name of Law: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Affordable Care Act)
PL:
Pub.L. 111 - 148 1311(g)
Name of Law: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Affordable Care Act)
PL:
Pub.L. 111 - 148 1311(e)(3)
Name of Law: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Affordable Care Act)
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
PL: Pub.L. 111 - 148 1311(c)(1) Name of Law: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Affordable Care Act)
PL: Pub.L. 111 - 148 1311(g) Name of Law: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Affordable Care Act)
PL: Pub.L. 111 - 148 1311(e)(3) Name of Law: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Affordable Care Act)
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
85 FR 26479
05/04/2020
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
85 FR 60169
09/24/2020
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Quality Improvement Strategy Implementation Plan and Progress Report Form
CMS-10540, cms-10540, CMS-10540
QIS-Implementation-Plan
,
2022 Modification Summary Supplement
,
2020 QIS Progress Report
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Approved
Previously Approved
Change Due to New Statute
Change Due to Agency Discretion
Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate
Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses
250
250
0
0
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
11,000
24,000
0
0
-13,000
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Increase Due to:
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
This is a revision of a currently approved information collection required by the PPACA. The separation of the QIS form into separate Implementation Plan and Progress Report forms is in response to OMB’s suggestion in the previous Notice of Action dated 11/28/2018 to decrease issuer burden associated with resubmitting an Implementation Plan every year. The separation of the QIS form into these distinct parts is expected to decrease the number of issuer hours (particularly management level staff) from 144 hours over three years to 80 hours over three years, decreasing the overall burden and cost.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$372,644
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see
OMB Circular No. A-130
for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
No
Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see
5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3)
)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
No
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
Yes
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
No
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
No
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
No
Agency Contact:
Jamaa Hill 301 492-4190
Common Form ICR:
No
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:
(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
(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;
(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
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.
Certification Date:
12/21/2020
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