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CMS: Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request Federal Register

Apr 28, 2025 - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is seeking comments on the following information collections: 1) National Implementation of the In-Center Hemodialysis CAHPS Survey; 2) Disclosure and Recordkeeping Requirements for Grandfathered Health Plans under the Affordable Care Act; and 3) Coverage of Certain Preventive Services Under the Affordable Care Act. Comments are due by May 28, 2025.

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Reducing Barriers to Participation in Population-Based Total Cost of Care (PB-TCOC) Models and Supporting Primary and Specialty Care Transformation: Request for Input

Mar 25, 2025 -

Request for input regarding barriers to participation in population-based total cost of care (PB-TCOC) models from the Physician-Focused Payment Model Technical Advisory Committee (PTAC). Topics of interest include business decisions impacting participation for different organization types, streamlining models, and incentivizing participation for both primary and specialty care. Asks for feedback regarding types of organizations best positioned to serve rural and other communities. Comments can be emailed to PTAC@HHS.gov by April 18, 2025.

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