Approved for use
as a pilot with the understanding that this clearance covers only
the ESRD medical criteria and does not pertain to the following
requirements omitted from this submission: 1) supplementary medical
review protocols 2) sampling methodology and screens for focused
review of ESRD facilities and 3) followup requests based on
facility response to the medical criteria. OMB requested additional
information on these requirements, and HCFA failed to respond. So
OMB can fully evaluate the practical utility in meeting OBRA 86,
HCFA should include these requirements in the next submission.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/1992
02/28/1992
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SECTION 1881(C)(2)(E) & (F) OF THE
SOCIAL SECURITY ACT REQUIRES END STAGE RENAL DISEASE (ESRD) NETWORK
ORGANIZATIONS TO PERFORM REVIEW OF ESRD FACILITIES, UTILIZING
DEFINED STANDARDS OF CAREER TO ASSURE THAT ESRD BENEFICIARIES
RECEIVE PROPER MEDICAL CARE.
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.