THE CLEARANCE
REQUEST FOR THE SURVEY SHOULD INCLUDE A COMPREHENSIVE DESCRIPTION
OF THE SAMPLING METHODOLOGY.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1985
12/31/1985
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PRECLEARANCE: IN ORDER TO DETERMINE
THE FAIRNESS AND EQUITY OF HOSPIC BENEFIT REIMBURSEMENT RATES, TO
DETERMINE THE EFFECT OF BENEFIT ON SUPPLY OF HOSPICE SERVICES AND
AVAIABILITY TO BENEFICIARIES COST INFORMATION ARE NEEDED ON A
REPRESENTATIVE SAMPLE OF HOSPICE CARE PROVIDERS INCLUDING THOSE
PARTICIPATING IN THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. THIS STUDY FOCUSES ONLY ON A
SAMPLE OF NON-CERTIFIED HOSPICE PROVIDERS.
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.