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Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Fri, Nov 6 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the intention of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to request that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approve the proposed information collection project: ``Collection of Information for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's (AHRQ) Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture Comparative Database.'' In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A), AHRQ invites the public to comment on this proposed information collection.

This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on September 2nd, 2009 and allowed 60 days for public comment. One comment was received. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comment.

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment

Fri, Oct 9 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the intention of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to request that the Office of Management and Budget (0MB) approve the proposed information collection project: ``Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) Household Component and the MEPS Medical Provider Component through 2012.'' In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), AHRQ invites the public to comment on this proposed information collection.

This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on May 6, 2009 and allowed 60 days for public comment. No comments were received. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comment.

Patient Safety Organizations: A Compliance Self-Assessment Guide

Mon, Sep 21 2009 11:00:00 GMT

AHRQ is announcing the availability of a document entitled: ``Patient Safety Organizations: A Compliance SelfAssessment Guide.'' The Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005, Public Law 109 41, 42 U.S.C. 299b21b26 (Patient Safety Act) provides for the formation of Patient Safety Organizations (PSOs), which collect, aggregate, and analyze confidential information regarding the quality and safety of healthcare delivery. The Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Final Rule (Patient Safety Rule) (42 CFR part 3) authorizes AHRQ, on behalf of the Secretary of HHS, to: list as a PSO an entity that attests that it meets the statutory and regulatory requirements for listing; and request additional information and conduct reviews (including announced or unannounced site visits) to assess PSO compliance. To assist PSOs in making the required attestations and preparing for a compliance review, AHRQ developed the sample questions in this guide to encourage each PSO to take a thorough and systemati

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Wed, Sep 2 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the intention of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to request that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approve the proposed information collection project: ``Collection of Information for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's (AHRQ) Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture Comparative Database.'' In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A), AHRQ invites the public to comment on this proposed information collection.

Common Formats for Patient Safety Data Collection and Event Reporting

Wed, Sep 2 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005, 42 U.S.C. 299b21 to b26 (Patient Safety Act), provides for the formation of Patient Safety Organizations (PSOs), which collect, aggregate, and analyze confidential information regarding the quality and safety of healthcare delivery. The Patient Safety Act (at 42 U.S.C. 299b23) authorizes the collection of this information in a standardized manner, as explained in the related Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Final Rule, 42 CFR part 3 (Patient Safety Rule), published in the Federal Register on November 21, 2008: 73 FR 7073170814. As authorized by the Secretary of HHS, AHRQ coordinates the development of a set of common definitions and reporting formats (Common Formats) that allow healthcare providers to voluntarily collect and submit standardized information regarding patient safety events. The initial release of the formats, Version 0.1 Beta, was announced in the Federal Register on August 29, 2008: 73 FR 5097450976. The purpose of th

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Tue, Sep 1 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the intention of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to request that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approve the proposed information collection project: ``Health IT Community Tracking Study 2009.'' In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A), AHRQ invites the public to comment on this proposed information collection.

This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on June 30th, 2009 and allowed 60 days for public comment. No comments were received. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comment.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Thu, Aug 20 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the intention of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to request that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approve the proposed information collection project: ``20102011 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey Insurance Component.'' In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A), AHRQ invites the public to comment on this proposed information collection.

This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on June 16th, 2009 and allowed 60 days for public comment. No comments were received. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comment.

AHRQ Intent To Publish Grant and Contract Solicitations for Comparative Effectiveness Research (CER) Projects With

Wed, Aug 19 2009 11:00:00 GMT

AHRQ is announcing the Agency's intention to support new CER projects, with funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The ARRA appropriated $300 million to AHRQ for support of CER. ARRA funding will focus, initially, on 14 priority conditions established by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services under Section 1013 of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003. These priority conditions were identified through a process involving discussion with, and extensive input from, the public as well as Federal agencies. The list of priority conditions is relevant to the Medicare, Medicaid, and State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) programs, and can be found at: http://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/ aboutUs.cfm?abouttype=program#Conditions.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Wed, Jul 22 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the intention of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to request that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approve the proposed information collection project: ``Health Literacy Item Set Supplemental to CAHPS Hospital SurveyPretest of Proposed Questions and Methodology.'' In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), AHRQ invites the public to comment on this proposed information collection.

This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on May 13th, 2009 and allowed 60 days for public comment. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comment. This notice differs from the 60 day notice in the following ways: (1) The burden hours are increased from 200 to 250, and (2) an incentive experiment has been added.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Wed, Jul 22 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the intention of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to request that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approve the proposed information collection project: ``Study of Factors Influencing Consumer Choices Among Health Plans and Clinicians.'' In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), AHRQ invites the public to comment on this proposed information collection. This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on September 3rd, 2008 and allowed 60 days for public comment. No comments were received. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comment. This notice differs from the 60 day notice in the following ways: (1) The number of responses has been decreased from 6,000 to 4,950, (2) the burden hours are decreased from 838 to 709, and (3) the descriptions of each experimental arm in the sections: Clinician Choice Experimental Desi

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Tue, Jul 14 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the intention of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to request that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approve the proposed information collection project: ``Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) Household Component and the MEPS Medical Provider Component through 2012.'' In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), AHRQ invites the public to comment on this proposed information collection.

This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on May 6th 2009 and allowed 60 days for public comment. No comments were received. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comment.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Tue, Jul 14 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the intention of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to request that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approve the proposed information collection under the project: ``Evaluation of AHRQ's Effective Health Care Program.'' In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), AHRQ invites the public to comment on this proposed information collection.

This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on April 24th, 2009 and allowed 60 days for public comment. No comments were received. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comment.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Tue, Jun 30 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the intention of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to request that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approve the proposed information collection project: ``Building an Implementation Toolset for EPrescribing.'' In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), AHRQ invites the public to comment on this proposed information collection.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Tue, Jun 30 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the intention of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to request that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approve the proposed information collection project: ``Health IT Community Tracking Study 2009.'' In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A), AHRQ invites the public to comment on this proposed information collection.

Request for Tools and Methods Used by Small- and Medium-Sized Practices for Analyzing and Redesigning Workflows

Thu, Jun 25 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the intention of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to request information from (1) small and mediumsized practices about how they study or redesign their workflow, including information on the use of tools and methods for studying workflow, and (2) others (e.g., experts, vendors, professional associations) that have developed, implemented and used tools and methods for studying workflow in the context of health IT implementation and use. Workflow is defined as the way work is performed and patientrelated information is communicated within small and mediumsized practices and between those practices and external organizations such as community pharmacies and local hospitals. It is our understanding that there is currently no standard description of workflows for care processes that can be used to guide decisions of where and how to incorporate health information technology. This Request for Information is part of a threepronged effort to scan the environ

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Tue, Jun 16 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the intention of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to request that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approve the proposed information collection project: ``20102011 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey Insurance Component.'' In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A), AHRQ invites the public to comment on this proposed information collection.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Tue, Jun 16 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on March 31, 2009 and allowed 60 days for public comment. One comment was received. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comment. This notice differs from the 60day notice in the following ways: (1) The number of respondents has been increased from 4,800 to 7,200; (2) the burden hours are increased from 1,600 to 2,400; (3) an incentive experiment has been added; and (4) an experiment testing the use of a 4point

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Wed, May 13 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on March 5th, 2009 and allowed 60 days for public comment. One comment was received. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comment. This notice differs from the 60 day notice in that the Patient Satisfaction Survey has been eliminated.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Conunent Request

Wed, May 13 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the intention of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to request that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approve the proposed information collection project: ``Health Literacy Item Set Supplemental to CAHPS Hospital SurveyPretest of Proposed Questions and Methodology.'' In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), AHRQ invites the public to comment on this proposed information collection.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Wed, May 6 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the intention of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to request that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approve the proposed information collection project: ``Medical
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Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) Household Component and the MEPS Medical Provider Component Through 2012.'' In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), AHRQ invites the public to comment on this proposed information collection.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Wed, May 6 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the intention of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to request that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approve the proposed information collection project: ``Understanding Patients' Knowledge and Use of
Acetaminophen.'' In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A), AHRQ invites the public to comment on this proposed information collection.

This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on February 26th, 2009 and allowed 60 days for public comment. One comment was received. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comment.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Fri, Apr 24 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the intention of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to request that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approve the proposed information collection under the project: ``Evaluation of AHRQ's Effective Health Care Program.'' In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), AHRQ invites the public to comment on this proposed information collection.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Fri, Apr 24 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the intention of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to request that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approve the proposed information collection project: ``Building an Implementation Toolset for EPrescribing.'' In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), AHRQ invites the public
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to comment on this proposed information collection.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Fri, Apr 24 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the intention of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to request that the Office of Management and Budget (0MB) approve the proposed information collection project: ``Evaluation of Phase I Demonstrations of the Pharmacy Quality Alliance.'' In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), AHRQ invites the public to comment on this proposed information collection.

This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on February 10th, 2009 and allowed 60 days for public comment. One comment was received. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comment.

Solicitation for Nominations for Members of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)

Fri, Apr 17 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Correction

In notice document E98040 beginning on page 16408 in the issue of Friday, April 10, 2009, make the following corrections:

1. On page 16409, in the first column, in the fifth line from the top, ``indMduals'' should read ``individuals''.

2. On the same page, in the ADDRESSES section, in the eighth and ninth lines, ``http://dreamless.keenspot.com/comic.rss'' should read ``uspstaskforce@ahrq.hhs.gov''.

3. On the same page, in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section, in the second line, ``uspstaskforce@ahrg.hhs.gov'' should read ``uspstaskforce@ahrq.hhs.gov''.

4. On the same page, in the last full paragraph, in the second line from the bottom, ``

Solicitation for Nominations for Members of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)

Fri, Apr 10 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) invites nominations of individuals qualified to serve as members of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF).

The USPSTF, a standing, panel of outside experts that makes evidencebased recommendations to the health care community and the public regarding the provision of clinical preventive services, is composed of members appointed to serve for four year terms with an option for reappointment. New members are selected each year to replace approximately one fourth of the USPSTF members, i.e., those who are completing their appointments. Individuals nominated but not appointed in previous years, as well as those newly nominated, are considered in the annual selection process.

USPSTF members meet three times a year for two days in the Washington, DC area. Between meetings, member duties include reviewing and preparing comments (off site) on systematic evidence reviews prior to discussing and making recommendations on preventive s

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Wed, Apr 1 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on January 29th, 2009 and allowed 60 days for public comment. No comments were received. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comment.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Tue, Mar 31 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the intention of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to request that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) allow information collection related to implementation of the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005, 42 U.S.C. 299b21 to 299b26, in: ``Patient Safety Organization Certification for Initial Listing and Related Forms and a Patient Safety Confidentiality Complaint Form.'' In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A), AHRQ invites the public to comment on this proposed information collection.

This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on January 27, 2009 and allowed 60 days for public comment. No comments were received. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comment.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Tue, Mar 31 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Mon, Mar 16 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on January 15th, 2009 and allowed 60 days for public comment. One comment was received. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comment.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Thu, Mar 5 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Thu, Feb 26 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the intention of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to request that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approve the proposed information collection project: ``Understanding Patients' Knowledge and Use of
Acetaminophen.'' In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A), AHRQ invites the public to comment on this proposed information collection.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Thu, Feb 26 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the intention of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to request that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approve the proposed information collection project: ``Colorado Regional Health Information Exchange (CORHIO) Point of Care Exchange System Evaluation: Point of Care Questionnaires and Focus Groups.'' In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A), AHRQ invites the public to comment on this proposed information collection.

This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on December 1st, 2008 and allowed 60 days for public comment. No comments were received. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comment.

Statement of Delegation of Authority

Wed, Feb 25 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that I have delegated to the Director, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), the authorities vested in the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services under Section 204,
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of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, Public Law 110275, as amended, pertaining to contracting with the Institute of Medicine for reports on best practices for conducting systematic reviews of clinical effectiveness research and for developing clinical protocols.

This delegation shall be exercised in accordance with the Department's applicable policies, procedures, guidelines and regulations.

In addition, the delegation ratifies and affirms any actions taken by you or your subordinates that involved the exercise of the authorities delegated herein prior to the effective date of this delegation.

This delegation is effective upon date of signature.

Dated: February 9, 2009.
Charles E. Johnson,
Acting Secretary.
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Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Tue, Feb 24 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Correction

In notice document E91009 beginning on page 4748 in the issue of Tuesday, January 27, 2009 make the following correction:

On page 4749, in the first column, under the ADDRESSES section, in the sixth line, ``doris.lefkowitz@.ahrq.hhs.gov'' should read ``doris.lefkowitz@ahrq.hhs.gov''. [FR Doc. Z91009 Filed 22309; 8:45 am]
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Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Tue, Feb 10 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Tue, Feb 10 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the intention of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to request that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approve the proposed information collection project: ``Reducing Waste and Inefficiency through Process Redesign: Lean/Toyota Production System (TPS) Implementation.'' In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A), AHRQ invites the public to comment on this proposed information collection.

This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on November 21, 2008 and allowed 60 days for public comment. No comments were received. The purpose
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Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Thu, Jan 29 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Tue, Jan 27 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the intention of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to request that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) allow information collection related to implementation of the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005, 42 U.S.C. 299b21 to 299b26, in: ``Patient Safety Organization Certification for Initial Listing and Related Forms and a Patient Safety Confidentiality Complaint Form'' In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A), AHRQ invites the public to comment on this proposed information collection.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Thu, Jan 15 2009 11:00:00 GMT