THIS REQUEST FOR
CLEARANCE IS NOT APPROVED UNDER 5 USC 1320.4[b][3]. AS PROPOSED IN
HCFAs REQUEST FOR CONCEPT CLEARANCE, APPROVED UNDER 0938-0286, AND
AS DESCRIBED IN THE CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR THE DEMONSTRA TION COST
REPORT, APPROVED UNDER 0938-0259, THE HCFA ALCOHOLISM SERVICES
DEMONSTRATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO TEST THE FEASIBILITY AND COS
EFFECTIVENESS OF EXTENDING MEDICARE COVERAGE TO FREESTANDING
ALCOHOL TREATMENT FACILITIES. AS DESCRIBED, THIS COLLECTION REQUEST
WILL NOT COMPARE DATA ON PATIENTS RECEIVING SERVICES IN
FREESTANDING FACILITIES WITH COMPARABLE DATA FROM PATIENTS
RECEIVING TREATMENT IN TRADITIONAL INSTITUTIONAL SETTINGS CURRENTLY
COVERED UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. WITHOUT THIS COMPARISON, THIS
PROPOSED DATA COLLECTION WILL NOT CONTRIBUTE TO THE EVALUATION OF
THE DEMONSTRATION.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/1985
06/30/1985
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INFORMATION COLLECTED THROUGH
ADMISSION AND FOLLOW-UP FORMS WILL BE USED TO ASSESS ALTERNATIVE
ALCOHOLISM TREATMENT SERVICES FOR MEDICAID ELIGIBLE PERSONS.
OUTCOME DATA ARE NEEDED TO ASSESS THE ADEQUACY AND COSTS OF
ALCOHOLISM TREATMENT IN NONHOSPITAL-BASED SETTINGS BY NON-MEDICAL
PERSONNEL.
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.