This information
collection is approved through October 1992 subject to the
following conditions: Noting that regulatory changes were made in
the MEQC program which allow States flexibility in designing their
own Negative Case Action schedules, HCFA shall update the burden
estimates should the States choose to change their program.
Moreover, HCFA shall provide a copy of the finding to OMB upon the
completion of the on-going study examining NCA reviews.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/1992
10/31/1992
07/31/1990
8,600
0
8,600
7,353
0
8,041
0
0
0
HCFA USES THE NCA REVIEW INFORMATION
TO IDENTIFY ERROR RATES BY STATES, REGIONS, AND NATION. THE ERROR
RATES ARE ANALYZED TO DETECT TRENDS AND CAUSES OF HIGH OR LOW ERROR
RATES. RESULTS OF NCA REVIEWS ARE USED BY THE STATES TO PLAN
CORRECTIVE ACTIO TO ASSURE ACCURATE DETERMINATIONS AND TIMELY AND
ADEQUATE NOTICE OF DENIALS.
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.