APPROVED FOR 90
DAYS. HCFA REQUEST FOR EXTENSION MUST INCLUDE AN ASSESSMENT OF
INDUSTRY OBJECTIONS TO THE PRESENT RECERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND
SHOULD INCLUDE HCFA'S PROPOSAL TO IMPLEMENT CHANGES IN ODR AND
INTERMEDIARY-REQUIRED RECERTIFICATION PROVISIONS.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1982
09/30/1982
04/30/1982
57,200
0
168,000
38,100
0
5,600
0
0
0
THESE FORMS ARE USED BY SOME HOME
HEALTH AGENCIES TO DOCUMENT PHYSICIA ORDERS AND CARE TO BE
FURNISHED TO MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES. ONLY HOME HEALTH AGENCIES
WHICH DEAL DIRECTLY WITH HCFA'S OFFICE OF DIRECT REIMBURSEMENT
(ODR) ARE AFFECTED. ODR USES THIS INFORMATION TO DETERMINE MEDICARE
COVERAGE.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.