THE IMPLEMENTATIO OF THESE HOSPITAL
BILLING REQUIREMENTS WILL ENABLE THE MEDICAID PROGRA TO DEVELOP
MEANINGFUL DATA FOR USE BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IN ORDER TO
REDUCE MEDICAL CARE COSTS. THIS REQUIRED DATA IS NEEDED TO MAKE TH
STATES' MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS MORE COMPATIBLE WITH SYSTEMS
USED TO ADMINISTER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM, WHICH WILL FURTHER REDUCE
COS AND BURDEN ON THE PROVIDER COMMUNITY.
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.