HCFA SHALL
SUBMIT A PLAN TO OMB DESCRIBING HOW THE AGENCY INTENDS TO INTEGRATE
THE EXISTING HOSPICE DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS INTO OPERATIONAL
HOSPICES. THIS PLAN SHOULD INCLUDE A SCHEDULE FOR PHASING OUT THE
DEMONSTATIONS AS WELL AS TERMINATING THOSE PROJECTS WHICH DO NOT
MEET THE STANDARDS SET FOR CERTIFIED HOSPICES.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/1984
08/31/1984
07/31/1983
120
0
120
2,724
0
2,724
0
0
0
THE COST REPORTS WILL BE USED BY
HCFA'S OFFICE OF DIRECT REIMBURSEMENT TO ENSURE PROPER AND TIMELY
PAYMENTS TO THE HOSPICE FACILITIES. ODR WILL PERFORM DESK REVIEWS
OF THE COST REPORTS AND PREPARE INTERIM PAYMENTS AND FINAL
SETTLEMENTS FOR HOSPICE REIMBURSEMENTS.
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.