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. THE AFFECTED PUBLIC
INCLUDES PRIVATE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND STATE UNVIVERSITY
MEDICAL CENTERS WHICH OFFER CARE FOR THE TERMINALLY ILL.
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.