THIS COLLECTION
IS APPROVED ON THE CONDITION THAT HHS PROVIDE OMB WITH THE RESULTS
OF THE PRE TEST PRIOR TO PROCEEDING WITH THE FULL SURVEY. ANY
CHANGES TO THE COLLECTION INSTRUMENT DATED 1/31/84 OR THE SURVEY
DESIGN WILL REQUIRE A SEPARATE OMB CLEARANCE.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/1986
06/30/1986
7,300
0
0
2,718
0
0
0
0
0
THIS SURVEY WILL COLLECT DATA FROM
5000 PHYSICIANS IN THE U.S. IN ORDE TO UPDATE THE MEDICARE ECONOMIC
INDEX AND TO EXAMINE PHYSICIAN PARTICIPATION IN MEDICARE AND
MEDICAID, PRACTICE PATTERNS, FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS AND HOSPITAL
RELATIONSHIPS.
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.