THIS DEMONSTRATION WILL TEST WHETHER,
AND TO WHAT EXTENT, ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF PAYING HOME HEALTH
AGENCIES (HHAS) ON A PROSPECTIVE BASIS F SERVICES FURNISHED UNDER
MEDICARE WILL REDUCE PROGRAM EXPENDTIRUES WITHOUT AFFECTING
QUALITY. INFORMATION COLLECTED BY THE DEMONSTRATION AND EVALUATION
CONTRACTORS WILL BE USED TO ASSESS IMPACTS OF THE PAYME METHODS ON
COST, UTILIZATION AND QUALITY OF SERVICES AS WELL AS ON HHA
OPERATIONS AND PRACTICES THAT AFFECT THEIR PERFORMANCE.
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.