Million Hearts® Hospitals & Health System Recognition Program
Supporting Statement B
Program Official/Contact
Haley Stolp, MPH
Health Scientist
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
P: (770) 488-7442
F: (770) 488-8151
HStolp@cdc.gov
6/20/2025
TABLE OF CONTENTS
B. COLLECTIONS OF INFORMATION EMPLOYING STATISTICAL METHODS 3
B1. Respondent Universe and Sampling Methods 3
B2. Procedures for the Collection of Information 3
B3. Methods to Maximize Response Rates and Deal with No Response 4
B4. Tests of Procedures or Methods to be Undertaken 5
B5. Individuals Consulted on Statistical Aspects and Individuals Collecting and/or Analyzing Data 5
Attachment 1. Public Health Service Act [42 U.S.C. 241]
Attachment 2a. Currently Approved Data Collection Tool 1: Application
Attachment 2b. Data Collection Tool 2: Communications Interview Guide
Attachment 3a. Published 60 Day Federal Register Notice
Attachment 3b. Public Comment to 60 Day Federal Register Notice and Response
Attachment 4. Paperwork Reduction Act Determination Form
Attachment 5. Eligibility for Million Hearts® Hospitals and Health Systems Recognition Program Participation
Attachment 6. Approach to Designee Vetting
Attachment 7. Communication of new designee
Attachment 8. Information Collection Request Privacy Narrative
Attachment 9. Privacy Impact Assessment
B. COLLECTIONS OF INFORMATION EMPLOYING STATISTICAL METHODS
Statistical sampling methods do not apply. Fifty applications are anticipated out of a respondent universe of 5,500, and applying is voluntary. Expected respondents are medical & health service managers. On an annual basis, CDC estimates receipt of 50 Million Hearts® Hospitals & Health System Recognition Program application forms (Attachment 2a). The table below shows the expected response rate for this application form.
Type of Respondent |
Form Name |
No. of Respondents in Respondent Universe |
No. of Anticipated Respondents |
Medical & Health Service Manager |
Recognition Program Application |
5,500 |
50 |
Statistical methods for stratification and sample selection do not apply.
Fifty applications are anticipated out of a respondent universe of 5,500. Million Hearts® anticipates up to 50 applications per year.
There are no unusual problems requiring specialized sampling procedures.
There are no periodic data collection cycles in place to reduce burden. Application to the Million Hearts® Hospital & Health System Recognition Program is voluntary.
One hundred percent of responses will be collected electronically via an online platform by a funded partner. The application will be hosted through a unique URL. All applicants with reported outcomes and a select number of those who are committing to implement or are implementing Million Hearts® strategies will be asked to participate in a semi-structured, qualitative interview with this funded partner. The funded partner will administer the interview by following the interview guide (Attachment 2b). Average burden for this interview guide is 30 minutes for the respondent. Applicants who are selected for this interview will be contacted in advance to schedule the interview.
This program will be promoted through similar channels as the Million Hearts® Hypertension Control Challenge, including announcements of designees via social media and newsletters and the publication of Spotlights that feature the work of the hospital or health system (Attachment 7). The program will be promoted continuously since applications are accepted throughout the year. Million Hearts® anticipates a response rate like that of the Hypertension Control Challenge. Fifty applications are anticipated out of a respondent universe of 5,500. Because the Million Hearts® Hospital/Health System Recognition program is a recognition program and not an empirical study, it is not subject to non-response bias.
CDC developed the data collection instruments using input from internal and external consultants. The application form (Attachment 2a) and the interview guide (Attachment 2b) were used in initial pilot testing. Individuals from Leavitt Partners and a doctoral cardiac rehabilitation nurse from Rush University College of Nursing participated in the pilot testing of the application form (Attachment 2a).
Since the program launched in 2020, applicants have shared that the current application and interview questions require minimal time and costs to complete and submit.
The individuals listed below were involved in the design of this program:
CDC Points of Contact
Haley Stolp, MPH, Health Scientist
Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention, CDC
Telephone: (770) 488-7442
Email: vul4@cdc.gov
Hilary Wall, MPH, DrPHc, Million Hearts Science Lead
Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention, CDC
Telephone (770) 488-8172
Email: ifx0@cdc.gov
Adam Vaughan, PhD, MPH, MS, Deputy Associate Director for Science
Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention, CDC
Telephone: (770) 488-8060
Email: xha4@cdc.gov
These individuals are involved in the data collection of this program:
NACDD Points of Contact
Susan Svencer, MPH
Public Health Consultant, Cardiovascular Health Team
National Association of Chronic Disease Directors
Telephone: (508)-982-7560
Email: ssvencer@chronicdisease.org
Julia Schneider
National Association of Chronic Disease Directors
Telephone: (410)-804-6270
Email: jschneider@chronicdisease.org
Miriam Patanian
National Association of Chronic Disease Directors
Telephone (678)-373-1487
Email: mpatanian@chronicdisease.org
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