THIS REQUEST FOR
CLEARANCE IS APPROVED ON THE CONDITION THAT HCFA EXPLORE THE
FEASIBILITY OF DEVELOPING A CHARGE BASED PAYMENT SYSTEM FOR
FREESTANDING HEALTH CENTERS INCLUSIVE OF CHARGE BASED BILLINGS.
HCFA SHALL REPORT ON THE FEASIBILITY OF SUCH A SYSTEM, ITS
POTENTIAL IMPACT ON MEDICARE EXPENDITURES, AND ITS IMPACTS ON
REPORTING BURDEN T OMB WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF THIS CLEARANCE
ACTION.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/1986
05/31/1986
04/30/1985
118
0
381
6,372
0
8,382
0
0
0
THIS STANDARD COST REPORT IS USED BY
FEDERALLY-FUNDED HEALTH CENTERS THAT ARE FREESTANDING (I.E., NOT
PART OF A HOSPITAL COMPLEX) TO DETERMINE THEIR RATE OF PAYMENT
UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. HCFA SETS THIS RATE ON A PROSPECTIVE
BASIS.
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.