This information collection is approved for use for one year. When this collection is resubmitted for clearance, the agency should include the following: 1) an assessment of how the guidebook is used for reporting purposes. Many commenters raised concerns about OMB's approval being premature in light of the status of the guidebook. HRSA has stated that only the forms and instructions are necessary for complying with data bank requirements. The assessment should address the extent to which the guidebook, along with the instructions, is an essential element in completing the forms 2) an update on the progress made toward using improved information technology (e.g., the use of magnetic tape and floppy disks for the reporting of information) and an analysis of the cost savings related to the use of technology 3) a reassessment of the burden associated with completing each type of form 4) a report on compliance problems, i.e., those who fail to meet reporting requirements 5) a report on the contractor's ability to adhere to reasonable timeframes for the processing, correcting and disclosing of information and 6) a report on the percentage of malpractice and adverse action reports that are disputed by the affected practitioners.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/1991
03/31/1991
05/31/1991
186,200
0
1
152,339
0
1
0
0
0
DATA IDENTIFYING INCOMPETENT, UNPROFESSIONAL, AND UNETHICAL PHYSICIANS AND HEALTH PRACTITIONERS WILL BE SHARED WITH LICENSING BOARDS, PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES, AND SELECTED HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS. THESE DATA WILL BE USED TO MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE HEALTH CARE AND WILL B OBTAINED FROM INSURERS, LICENSURE BOARDS, PEER REVIEW COMMITTEES, HOSPITALS AND OTHER PROVIDERS.
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.