Approved for use
through 4/93 under the condition that the Department evaluates the
practical utility of the HCFA-437 forms prior to the next
submission for OMB review in the context of its April 1, 1992
proposal for reimbursement of PPS exempt hospitals. The Department
must develop this proposal pursuant to section 4005 (b) of OBRA
90.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/1993
04/30/1993
1,921
0
0
480
0
0
0
0
0
ON-SITE VERIFICATIONS BY STATE
AGENCIES NEED BE CONDUCTED TO ENSURE THAT REHABILITATION HOSPITALS
AND PSYCHIATRIC, AND REHABILITATION UNITS MEET CRITERIA FOR
EXCLUSION FROM THE PROSPECTIVE PAYMENT SYSTEM. THE STATE SURVEY
AGENCIES RECORD ON THE HCFA-437 WORK SHEETS THEIR FINDINGS ON HOW
WELL HOSPITALS/UNITS MEET T CRITERIA FOR EXCLUSION.
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.