THIS REQUEST FOR
CLEARANCE IS NOT APPROVED PURSUANT TO 5 CFR 1320.4[b] HHS HAS NOT
ADEQUATELY DEMONSTRATED THAT THESE DATA HAVE A PRACTICAL UTILITY TO
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT NOR HAS IT JUSTIFIED THE FREQUENCY O THE
COLLECTION.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/1984
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FEDERAL MANAGERS NEED BASIC NATIONWIDE
INFORMATION ON VARIOUS HEALTH CARE SERVICE PROVIDERS PARTICIPATING
IN THE MEDICAID PROGRAM TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THE EFFECT OF
MANAGEMENT DECISIONS ON STATE MEDICAID SERVIC DELIVERY SYSTEMS. THE
REPORT WILL PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION AS WELL AS DATA NECESSARY FOR
RESPONDING TO CONGRESSIONAL AND PUBLIC INQUIRIES.
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.