THE PROPOSED INFORMATION COLLECTION IS
TO PROVIDE DATA ABOUT THE HEALT AND FUNCTIONAL STATUS
CHARACTERISTICS OF MEDICARE HOME HEALTH PATIENTS SERVED BY HHA
PROSPECTIVE PAYMENT DEMONSTRATION PROVIDERS, IN ORDER TO MONITOR
THE OPERATIONS OF THE DEMONSTRATION AND PROVIDE INFORMATION FO ITS
EVALUATION ABOU THE PROJECT'S EFFECTS ON TYPES OF PATIENTS
SERVED.
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.