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only provides de-identified datasets. Form Number: CMS–10443 (OCN: 0938- New); Frequency: Annual; Affected Public: Individuals, Households and Private Sector; Number of Respondents:
12,000; Total Annual Responses:
24,000; Total Annual Hours: 7,000. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact JoAnna Baldwin at 410–786–7205. For all other issues call 410–786–1326.)

2. Type of Information Collection Request: Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Health Insurance Reform: Electronic Security Standards; Use: This information collection corresponds to existing regulations establishing standards for the security of electronic protected health information to be implemented by health plans, health care clearinghouses and certain health care providers, as required under title II, subtitle F, sections 261 through 264 of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), Public Law 104–191. The use of the security standards improves Federal health programs, private health programs, and the effectiveness and efficiency of the health care industry in general by establishing a level of protection for certain electronic health information. This information collection request does not propose any changes to this information collection related to future modifications of the underlying HIPAA security standards. Form Number: CMS–10149 (OCN: 0938– 0949); Frequency: Occasionally; Affected Public: Business or other forprofit, Not-for-profit institutions, Federal Government, and State, Local or Tribal Government; Number of Respondents: 135,560; Total Annual Responses: 285,560; Total Annual
Hours: 536,743. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact William Parham at 410–786–4669. For all other issues call 410–786–1326.)

To obtain copies of the supporting statement and any related forms for the proposed paperwork collections referenced above, access CMS’ Web site address at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ PaperworkReductionActof1995, or Email your request, including your address, phone number, OMB number, and CMS document identifier, to Paperwork@cms.hhs.gov, or call the Reports Clearance Office on (410) 786–

1326.

In commenting on the proposed information collections please reference the document identifier or OMB control number. To be assured consideration, comments and recommendations must be submitted in one of the following ways by October 30, 2012:

1. Electronically. You may submit your comments electronically to http:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for ‘‘Comment or Submission’’ or ‘‘More Search Options’’ to find the information collection document(s) accepting comments.

2. By regular mail. You may mail written comments to the following address: CMS, Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs, Division of Regulations Development, Attention: CMS–R–284 (OCN 0938– 0345), Room C4–26–05, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, Maryland 21244–

1850.

Dated: August 28, 2012. Martique Jones, Director, Regulations Development Group, Division B, Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs.

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**DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES** 

**Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services** 

**[Document Identifier CMS–359 and CMS– 360]** 

**Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB**  **Review; Comment Request**

**AGENCY :**  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, HHS.

In compliance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Department of Health and Human Services, is publishing the following summary of proposed collections for public comment. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including any of the following subjects: (1) The necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the Agency’s function; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden.

1. Type of Information Collection Request: Extension without change of a currently approved collection. Title of Information Collection: Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facility (CORF) Eligibility and Survey Forms.
Use: CMS–359 serves as the application for facilities wishing to participate in the Medicare/Medicaid program as CORFs. The form initiates the process for obtaining a decision as to whether the conditions of participation are met. It also promotes data reduction (key punching) or introduction to and retrieval from the Medicare/Medicaid Automated Certification System, ASPEN, by the CMS Regional Offices. Should any question arise regarding the structure of the organization, this information is readily available without going through the process of completing the form again.

CMS–360 is used by the State survey agency to record data collected to determine provider compliance with individual conditions of participation and to report it to the federal government. CMS has the responsibility and authority for certification decisions which are based on provider compliance with the conditions of participation. The information needed to make these decisions is available to CMS only through the information abstracted from the survey checklists. The form is primarily a worksheet designed to facilitate key punching into ASPEN by the state agency after the survey is completed. Form Number: CMS–359 (CORF Eligibility Form) and CMS–360 (CORF Survey Report Form); (OCN 0938–0267); Frequency: Occasionally. Affected Public: Private Sector (Business or other for-profits). Number of Respondents: 295. Total Annual Responses: 42. Total Annual
Hours: 137. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Georgia Johnson at 410–786–6859. For all other issues call 410–786–1326.)

To obtain copies of the supporting statement and any related forms for the proposed paperwork collections referenced above, access CMS Web site address at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ PaperworkReductionActof1995, or Email your request, including your address, phone number, OMB number, and CMS document identifier, to Paperwork@cms.hhs.gov, or call the Reports Clearance Office on (410) 786–

1326.

To be assured consideration, comments and recommendations for the proposed information collections must be received by the OMB desk officer at the address below, no later than 5 p.m. on October 1, 2012. OMB, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: CMS Desk Officer, Fax Number: (202) 395–6974, Email: OIRA

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Dated: August 28, 2012. Martique Jones, Director, Regulations Development Group, Division B, Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs.

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**DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES** 

**Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services** 

**[CMS–3274–N]**

**Medicare Program; Meeting of the Medicare Evidence Development and**  **Coverage Advisory Committee— November 14, 2012** 

**AGENCY :**  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), HHS.

**ACTION :**  Notice of meeting.

**SUMMARY :**  This notice announces that a public meeting of the Medicare Evidence Development & Coverage Advisory Committee (MEDCAC) (‘‘Committee’’) will be held on Wednesday, November 14, 2012. The Committee generally provides advice and recommendations concerning the adequacy of scientific evidence needed to determine whether certain medical items and services can be covered under the Medicare statute. This meeting will focus on the use of ventricular assist devices (VADs), a clinical strategy for the management of heart failure. This meeting is open to the public in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App. 2, section 10(a)).

**DATES :**  Meeting Date: The public meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 from 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., Eastern Standard Time (EST).

Deadline for Submission of Written
Comments: Written comments must be received at the address specified in the

**ADDRESSES** section of this notice by 5 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), Monday, October 15, 2012. Once submitted, all comments are final.

Deadlines for Speaker Registration and Presentation Materials: The deadline to register to be a speaker and to submit PowerPoint presentation materials and writings that will be used in support of an oral presentation is 5:00 p.m., EDT on Monday, October 15, 2012. Speakers may register by phone or via email by contacting the person listed in the **FOR FURTHER INFORMATION**

**CONTACT** section of this notice. Presentation materials must be received at the address specified in the

**ADDRESSES** section of this notice. Deadline for All Other Attendees Registration: Individuals may register online at http://www.cms.gov/apps/ events/upcomingevents. asp?strOrderBy=1&type=3 or by phone by contacting the person listed in the

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT** section of this notice by 5 p.m. EST, Wednesday, November 7, 2012. We will be broadcasting the meeting live via Webcast at http://www.cms.gov/live/.

Deadline for Submitting a Request for Special Accommodations: Persons attending the meeting who are hearing or visually impaired, or have a condition that requires special assistance or accommodations, are asked to contact the Executive Secretary as specified in the **FOR FURTHER**

**INFORMATION CONTACT** section of this notice no later than 5:00 p.m., EDT Friday, November 2, 2012.

**ADDRESSES :**  Meeting Location: The meeting will be held in the main auditorium of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244.

Submission of Presentations and
Comments: Presentation materials and written comments that will be presented at the meeting must be submitted via email to MedCACpresentations@cms. hhs.gov or by regular mail to the contact listed in the **FOR FURTHER INFORMATION**

**CONTACT** section of this notice by the date specified in the **DATES** section of this notice.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Maria Ellis, Executive Secretary for MEDCAC, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Center for Clinical Standards and Quality, Coverage and Analysis Group, S3–02–01, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244 or contact Ms. Ellis by phone (410–786–0309) or via email at Maria. Ellis@cms.hhs.gov.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  I. Background

MEDCAC, formerly known as the Medicare Coverage Advisory Committee (MCAC), provides advice and recommendations to CMS regarding clinical issues. (For more information on MCAC, see the December 14, 1998 Federal Register (63 FR 68780). This notice announces the Wednesday, November 14, 2012, public meeting of the Committee. During this meeting, the Committee will discuss the use of VADs, a clinical strategy for the management of heart failure. Background information about this topic, including panel materials, is available at http://www.cms.gov/ medicare-coverage-database/indexes/ medcac-meetings-index.aspx?bc= BAAAAAAAAAAA&. CMS will no longer be providing paper copies of the handouts for the meeting. Electronic copies of all the meeting materials will be on the CMS Web site no later than 2 business days before the meeting. We encourage the participation of appropriate organizations with expertise in the use of VADs.
II. Meeting Format

This meeting is open to the public. The Committee will hear oral presentations from the public for approximately 45 minutes. Time allotted for each presentation may be limited. If the number of registrants requesting to speak is greater than can be reasonably accommodated during the scheduled open public hearing session, CMS may conduct a lottery to determine the speakers for the scheduled open public hearing session. The contact person will notify interested persons regarding their request to speak by October 22, 2012. Your comments should focus on issues specific to the list of topics that we have proposed to the Committee. The list of research topics to be discussed at the meeting will be available on the following web site prior to the meeting: http://www. cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/ indexes/medcac-meetings-index. aspx?bc=BAAAAAAAAAAA&. We require that you declare at the meeting whether you have any financial involvement with manufacturers (or their competitors) of any items or services being discussed.

The Committee will deliberate openly on the topics under consideration. Interested persons may observe the deliberations, but the Committee will not hear further comments during this time except at the request of the chairperson. The Committee will also allow a 15-minute unscheduled open public session for any attendee to address issues specific to the topics under consideration. At the conclusion of the day, the members will vote and the Committee will make its recommendation(s) to CMS.
III. Registration Instructions

CMS’ Coverage and Analysis Group is coordinating meeting registration. While there is no registration fee, individuals must register to attend. You may register online at http://www.cms.gov/apps/ events/upcomingevents.asp?strOrderBy =1&type=3 or by phone by contacting the person listed in the **FOR FURTHER**

**INFORMATION CONTACT** section of this notice by the deadline listed in the

**DATES** section of this notice. Please provide your full name (as it appears on your state-issued driver’s license),