COLLECTION OF THIS INFORMATION IS
NECESSARY TO TEST AND REFINE MEASURE OF THE QUALITY OF MEDICARE
HOME HEALTH CARE. THESE MEASURES WOULD DOCUMENT THE EXTENT TO WHICH
THE HEALTH STATUS (OUTCOMES) OF MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES IS AFFECTED
BY THE RECEIPT OF HOME HEALTH SERVICES. THE SYSTEM OF MEASURES
COULD BE USED BY HCFA IN CERTIFICATION/SURVEY, PRO REVIEW OR AS A
BASIS FOR A NEW OUTCOME-BASED QUALITY ASSURANCE SYSTEM
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.