This information
collection is approved for use until September 30, 19 Upon its next
submission, HHS/HRSA should include the following: 1) an update on
the use of improved information technology (e.g., the use of
computer disks, etc.) and any cost savings associated with the use
of such technology; 2) the status of adapting the system to provide
general statistics on use (adverse actions vs. malpractice,
hospital vs. other reporting entities); 3) the status of
ascertaining the representativeness of the cases reported to the
universe of cases (e.g., is there a significant underreporting of
malpractice actions and, if so, why?); 4) the status of measures to
ensure the security and confidentiality o data bank information; 5)
timeliness of dispute resolution (i.e., how many reports have been
disputed, how many have been resolved, how many are outstanding,
how l g does it take to resolve a dispute (on average), and how
many dispute have needed HHS involvement; 6) a reassessment of the
burden associated with completing each form; 7) a report on
compliance problems (i.e., those who fail to meet reporting
requirements); and 8) an update on the contractor's ability to
adhere to reasonable timeframes for processing, correcting and
disclosing information.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1992
09/30/1992
06/30/1991
186,200
0
186,200
152,339
0
152,339
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.
NATIONAL PRACTITIONER DATA BANK FOR ADVERSE INFORMATION ON PHYSICIANS AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONERS REGULATIONS AND FORMS (45 CFR PART 60)