Approved through
6/30/87 under the condition that the final study methodology will
isolate casualty of post-hospital care problems In particular, the
study should clarify the statistical relationship between payment
under the prospective payment system and the incidence of
post-discharge medical conditions.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/1988
06/30/1988
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THIS STUDY WILL TEST THE VALIDITY,
RELIABILITY AND FEASIBILITY OF AN APPROACH TO DETERMINING WHETHER
MEDICARE PATIENTS EXPERIENCED INADEQUATE POST HOSPITAL CARE AND
ADVERSE OUTCOMES AND OF IDENTIFYING WHICH PATIENTS WERE MOST LIKELY
TO EXPERIENCE BOTH. INFORMATION ON THE PROBLEMS THEY FACED IN
GETTING ADEQUATE CARE WILL BE COLLECTED.
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.