THIS REQUEST FOR
CLEARANCE IS APPROVED ON THE CONDITION THAT THE QUESTIONS IN THE
MAIL SURVEY WHICH DUPLICATE ON-SITE SURVEY QUESTIONS SHALL BE
ELIMINATED FOR THOSE HOSPICES WHICH WILL RECEIVE ON-SITE
SURVEYS.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/1986
11/30/1986
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TEFRA REQUIRES A REPORT ON THE
MEDICARE HOSPICE BENEFIT, ONE ASPECT TO BE STUDIED BEING "WHETHER
OR NOT THE REIMBURSEMENT METHOD AND BENEFIT STRUCTURE . . . PROMOTE
THE MOST EFFICIENT PROVISION OF HOSPICE CARE." THE PROPOSED MAIL
SURVEY OF CERTIFIED AND NON-CERTIFIED HOSPICES WILL COLLECT
INFORMATION ON HOW HOSPICES FUNCTION, THE RESULTS OF WHICH WIL BE
REPORTED ON CONGRESS IN A JANUARY 1987 REPORT.
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.