Fiscal Year 2016
Released February, 2015
Changes in Performance Measures
OPDIV |
Unique Identifier |
Change Type |
Original Measure in FY 2015 Report Released 3/2014 |
Proposed Measure Change |
Reason for Change |
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ACF | 4A | Revise | Increase the proportion of youth living in safe and appropriate settings after exiting ACF-funded Transitional Living Program (TLP) services. | Maintain the proportion of youth living in safe and appropriate settings after exiting ACF-funded Transitional Living Program (TLP) services. | As requested by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), ACF has revised the language of this measure from “increase” to “maintain” to be consistent with the latest trend data. |
ACF | 7S | Target Change | FY 2015 Target: 5.5% | Revise FY 2015 Target from 5.5% to 5.3%. | In light of the most recent performance data, ACF proposes to adjust future targets to be in line with the latest results. ACF will continue to work with states to strengthen oversight of title IV-E eligibility and address payment errors. |
AHRQ |
1.3.23 |
Add to APP/R |
Increase the number of consumers for whom Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) survey data is collected |
New measure added to representative set |
|
AHRQ |
1.3.38 |
Revise |
1750 users of research |
Increase the number of researchers for FY 2015 and FY 2016 |
FY 2014 data Result was greater than proposed FY 2015 and FY 2016 targets |
AHRQ |
1.3.60 |
Drop from APP/R |
|
Drop |
Per OMB’s comment that this measure is not as representative of progress in the Objective as other included measures, the measure was dropped. |
ASA |
2.1 |
Retire |
Reduce the average number of days to hire |
Retire and replace |
ASA would like to retire this measure and replace it with better metrics of HR performance. |
CMS |
ACO1.1
|
Change CY 2013 Baseline Change CY 2015 target |
CY 2013 Baseline = 4,200,000 |
CY 2013 Baseline = 4,002,532 |
We are re-baselining measures 1.1 and 1.2, placing both of these measures on the same track as ACO 1.3. |
CMS | ACO1.2 | Change CY 2013 Baseline Change CY 2015 target |
CY 2013 Baseline = 114,995 CY 2015 Target = 191,000 |
CY 2013 Baseline = 102,717 CY 2015 Target = 178,000 |
We are re-baselining measures 1.1 and 1.2, placing both of these measures on the same track as ACO 1.3. |
CMS | ACO1.3 | Change CY 2013 Baseline Change CY 2015 target |
CY 2013 Baseline = 28% CY 2015 Target = 35% |
CY 2013 Baseline = 34% CY 2015 Target = 37% |
We are re-baselining measures 1.1 and 1.2, placing both of these measures on the same track as ACO 1.3. |
CMS |
MCR1
|
Report as Contextual Indicator |
FY 2015 Targets 1.1a = 90% 1.1b = 90% |
Report as Contextual Indicator after FY 2015 |
We have consistently met or exceeded these targets for many years. We want to continue to monitor and report beneficiary satisfaction results, but would like to report the results without setting targets. |
CMS |
MCR20
|
Change FY 2015 target |
1. Continue external ICD-10 outreach and communications for post-implementation 2. Review and monitor ICD-10 industry compliance level and state Medicaid program baselines 3. Continue post implementation monitoring and assessment 4. Monitor and remediate claims payment, policy, and systems issues. |
1. Continue external ICD-10 outreach and communications for pre-implementation. 2. Review and monitor ICD-10 industry compliance levels 3. Continue pre-implementation monitoring and assessment. 4. Monitor, test, and remediate claims payment, policy, and systems issues. |
Delay in implementation of ICD-10 from October 1, 2014 to October 1, 2015 |
CMS |
MCR22 |
Retire |
Review & Value Appropriately |
Discontinue Goal after FY2015 |
GPRA target for misvalued codes has been superseded by the statutory target requirement in the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014 and the Stephen Beck, Jr., ABLE Act of 2014. These Acts amend section 1848(c) of the Social Security Act to add a formal target for redistributed dollars under the physician fee schedule resulting from the misvalued code initiative. |
CMS | MCR26 | Change in FY 2015 targets | FY 2015 = 18.1 percent | FY 2015= 17.9 percent | OMB Recommendation based on exceeded targets in FY 2014 |
CMS | MCR27 | Change in FY 2015 targets | MCR27.1 = 250,000 MCR27.2 = 50,000 MCR27.4 = 3,300 MCR27.6 = 3,600 |
MCR27.1 = 290,000 MCR27.2 = 65,000 MCR27.4 = 4,300 MCR27.6 = 3,700 |
OMB Recommendation based on exceeded targets in FY 2014 |
CMS |
MSC1 |
Change FY 2015 target |
FY 2015 Target= 6.6% |
FY 2015 Target = 5.7% |
We are decreasing the target due to the steady decrease in pressure ulcer prevalence. |
CMS |
MSC5 |
Change FY 2015 target; Add to APP/R |
FY 2015 Target = 19% |
FY 2015 Target= 17.9% |
Because we are accomplishing this goal together with many partners, the targets are more ambitious. |
FDA |
223205 |
Drop |
The total number of actions taken on abbreviated new drug applications in a fiscal year. FY 2015 Target: 1,450 |
N/A |
CDER is replacing this old Generics performance goal with a new performance goal that better reflects the new GDUFA agreement. |
FDA |
223215 |
New |
N/A |
Review and act on original ANDA submissions within the established time frame. FY 2015 Target: 60% within 15 months |
CDER is replacing the old Generics performance goal with this new performance goal that better reflects the new GDUFA agreement. |
HRSA |
16.I.A.1 |
Revision to comparison data and target |
Proportion of persons served by the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program who are racial/ethnic minorities. |
Same measure. Target changed to: Within 3 percentage points of CDC data (using CDC national HIV/AIDS data) |
This measure reports on Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program clients compared to CDC data on persons with HIV/AIDS. The revised target provides a tight margin either above or below CDC data and will allow the RW Program to better measure the Program’s response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. |
HRSA |
4.I.C.2 |
FY 2015 Target Change |
Field strength of the NHSC through scholarship and loan repayment agreements. (Previous FY 2015 target: 15,438) |
New FY 2015 target: 15,468 |
The FY 2015 Field Strength target was increased as a result of a change in the financing of individual NHSC programs. |
HRSA |
6.I.C.1 |
Revised wording |
Numerous measures in which BHPr or Bureau of Health Professions is referenced |
Numerous measures to change BHPr or Bureau of Health Professions references to Bureau of Health Workforce |
Changes made to reflect the consolidation of BHPr and BCRS into the Bureau of Health Workforce |
HRSA |
1.I.A.3 |
Add to APP/R |
N/A |
Percentage of health centers with at least one site recognized as a patient centered medical home |
New measure added to representative set |
IHS |
24 |
Revise |
American Indian and Alaska Native Childhood Combined (4:3:1:3*:3:1:4) immunization rates: American Indian/Alaska Native patients aged 19 - 35 months, are immunized against preventable childhood disease. IHS-ALL (Outcome) |
American Indian and Alaska Native patients, aged 19-35 months, receive the following childhood immunizations: 4 DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis); 3 IPV (polio); 1 MMR (measles, mumps, rubella); 3 or 4 Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b); 3 HepB (hepatitis B); 1 Varicella (chicken pox); 4 Pneumococcal conjugate. |
The measure name was changed in HHS's FY 2015 APP/R; this title change for an IHS APP/R measure will now be consistent between the HHS APP/R and the IHS budget. |
NIH |
CBRR-10 |
Drop |
By 2015, make freely available to researchers the results of 400 high-throughput biological assays screened against a library of 300,000 unique compounds, and the detailed information on the molecular probes that are developed through that screening process. |
Measure set to discontinue in FY 2015 |
Measure is expected to be achieved in FY 2015 |
NIH |
SRO-5.13 |
Drop |
By 2015 establish and evaluate a process to prioritize compounds that have not yet been adequately tested for more in-depth toxicological evaluation. |
Measure set to discontinue in FY 2015 |
Measure is expected to be achieved in FY 2015 |
NIH |
SRO-6.4 |
Drop |
By 2015 identify and characterize two molecular pathways of potential clinical significance that may serve as the basis for discovering new medications for preventing and treating asthma exacerbations. |
Measure set to discontinue in FY 2015 |
Measure is expected to be achieved in FY 2015 |
NIH |
SRO-5.2 |
New |
N/A |
By 2018 (a) identify genetic factors that enhance or reduce the risk of development and progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and (b) validate new genetic and clinical criteria that may be added to COPD classification and contribute to better and/or earlier diagnosis or prognosis of the disease. |
NIH is adding new measures to replace those that have ended or will be ending in FY 2015 |
NIH |
SRO-5.5 |
New |
N/A |
By 2018 complete pre-commercial development of a point-of-care technology targeted for use in primary care setting. |
NIH is adding new measures to replace those that have ended or will be ending in FY 2015 |
NIH |
SRO-8.2 |
New |
N/A |
By 2017 identify circuits within the brain that mediate reward for (1) drugs, (2) non-drug rewards such as food or palatable substances, and (3) aversion to drug effects, and (4) determine the degree of overlap between these circuits. |
NIH is adding new measures to replace those that have ended or will be ending in FY 2015 |
NIH |
SRO-3.9 |
FY 2014 Target |
Design a clinical trial testing an agent for a disorder of the immune system in children (e.g. Still’s disease). |
Design a clinical study testing an agent for a disorder of the immune system in children (e.g. Still’s disease). |
Minor revisions to improve clarity of language in target description and improve alignment of FY 2014 and 2015 performance targets. |
NIH |
SRO-3.9 |
FY 2015 Target |
Complete a clinical pilot study in patients with a pediatric cohort of patients with a disorder of the immune system in children. |
Complete a clinical pilot study in a cohort of pediatric patients with a disorder of the immune system. |
Minor revisions to improve clarity of language in target description and improve alignment of FY 2014 and 2015 performance targets. |
IOS |
1.1 |
Retire |
Increase the number of identified opportunities for public engagement and collaboration among agencies |
Retire |
Measure being replaced with new, improved measure |
IOS |
1.2 |
Move and Revise |
Increase the number of high-value data sets and tools that are published by HHS |
Migrate to Objective 4B; revise wording to “Increase the number of strategically relevant data sets published across the department as part of the Health Data Initiative.” |
This measure is more applicable to 4B, which involves access and use of data sets, therefore recommendation is to move it to that objective. |
IOS |
1.3 |
Retire |
Increase the number of participation and collaboration tools and activities conducted by the participation and collaboration community of practice |
Retire |
Measure being replaced with new, improved measure |
IOS |
1.4 |
New; Add to APP/R |
N/A |
Add “Increase the number of opportunities for the public to co-create solutions through open innovation.” |
Refinement of public engagement goal using challenge data as a measure |
IOS |
1.5 |
New; Add to APP/R |
N/A |
Add “Increase the number of innovation solutions developed across the Department.” |
Refinement of goal to look at IDEA Lab programming and its impact across the Department |
IOS |
1.6 |
New; Add to APP/R |
N/A |
Add “Expand access to the results of scientific research funded by HHS.” |
New measure added to representative set to reflect Open Data goals. |
SAMHSA |
2.3.21 |
Retire |
Decrease underage drinking as measured by an increase in the percent of SPF SIG states that show a decrease in 30-day use of alcohol for individuals 12-20 years old. |
Discontinue measure |
Measure is being discontinued. Program eliminated. No data to report after FY 2015. Grantees are transitioning to a different program |
SAMHSA |
2.3.56 |
Revise FY 2016 Target |
Increase the number of program participants exposed to substance abuse prevention education services |
FY 2016 target in FY 2015 President's Budget was 3,000. New target proposed is 2,580. |
Fewer grants will be awarded after FY 2014 which results in fewer participants recruited. |
SAMHSA |
2.3.56 |
Data source will change for 2015 and beyond. |
Increase the number of program participants exposed to substance abuse prevention education services |
The data source will change from the DCAR contract to the PEP-C contract. This will be part of Phase One of the Consolidated/common data platform (CDP) transition. |
SAMHSA is changing some of its contracts and is creating a new CDP. The same measure will be transferred to a different data source and stored in a different database. Reliability and validity will be monitored. |
SAMHSA |
2.3.61 |
Target Changes for FY 2016 |
Target in the FY 2015 President's Budget is 824,501 for FY 2016 |
Increase the number of calls answered by the suicide hotline |
FY 2016 target is increased in the FY 2016 President's Budget submission (compared with the FY 15 President's Budget ) based on the actual result and to set more ambitious targets. Was increased from 824,501 to 1,308,825. |
SAMHSA |
3.2.37 |
Target Changes for FY 2016
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Target in the FY 2015 President's Budget is 5,911 for FY 2016 |
Increase the number of individuals referred to mental health or related services |
The FY 2016 target in the FY 2015 President’s Budget was 5,911. It was increased to 8,850 in the FY 2016 President’s Budget. |
SAMHSA |
3.2.30 |
Retire |
Decrease the percentage of middle and high school students who report current substance abuse |
Discontinue measure |
This measure is being replaced by 3.2.50 in the Rep Set as this more accurately captures how the data is used to drive performance by the program. FY 2014 data is not available.
|
SAMHSA |
3.2.50 |
New Measure but same as 3.2.30 with different source. |
New. |
Decrease the percentage of middle and high school students who report current alcohol use. |
This replaces 3.2.30 in the Annual Performance Plan and Report. |
SAMHSA |
3.4.20 |
Target changes for 2016 |
FY 2016 target was 4,360 in the FY 2015 President’s Budget. |
The FY 2016 target was changed from what was reported in the FY 2015 President’s Budget. It is 2,290 in the FY 2016 President’s Budget. |
The online training was fully implemented. Previous training consisted of train the trainer learning sessions. Using the current standardized online system, the numbers are lower and expected to stay lower. The revised targets meet realistic expectations for the program. |