Approved for use
through 6/90 under the condition that the final evaluation of this
pilot study examines the rate and characteristics of
nonrespondents, and medical records are used to validate a sample
of health outcome responses. In addition, prior to implementing
this study after the pilot's completion, the Department should
develop a methodology for comparing each HMO's health status and
satisfaction ratings to performance in other health care settings
or to other accepted standards.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/1990
06/30/1990
1,066
0
0
249
0
0
0
0
0
THIS STUDY IS INTENDED TO DEMONSTRATE
THAT MEDICAL CARE CAN BE IMPROVE AND MEASURED THROUGH THE
APPLICATION OF CERTAIN MEDICAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES.
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.