Approved for use
through 6/90 under the condition that during implementation of
these regulatory requirements, HCFA seriously considers the burden
imposed on hospitals by requiring information retroactively to July
1, 1989. In particular, HCFA should carefully evaluate the benefits
versus the costs of requiring hospitals to collect information not
readily available in existing hospital records.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/1990
06/30/1990
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THE PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST IF FOR
APPROVAL OF THE INFORMATION COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED IN
BERP-483-IFC. THIS DEMONSTRATION AFFECTS ALL HOSPITALS IN THE
STATES OF CALIFORNIA AND COLORADO THAT PARTICIPATE IN THE MEDICARE
PROGRAM.
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.