Approved for use
through 3/91 under the conditions that: 1) ASPE adds several
questions regarding lab tests performed in physician offices, test
complexity, and the personnel qualifications of individuals
performing the tests and 2) in its final analysis, ASPE compares
information collected by this survey with the results of the Gallup
survey conducted for the American Medical Association last year and
shares this analysis with OMB.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/1991
03/31/1991
4,632
0
0
1,544
0
0
0
0
0
THE PURPOSE OF THE NATIONAL SURVEY OF
PHYSICIAN PRACTICE IS TO PROVIDE SCIENTIFICALLY VALID, RELIABLE AND
USEFUL INFORMATION ON THE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF PHYSICIAN'S
PRACTICES, HOW IT INFLUENCES PHYSICIAN'S ATTITUDES ABOUT THEIR WORK
AND HOW IT MIGHT HAVE CHANGED OVER THE LAST FIVE YEARS.
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.