OMB approves
Round l of the Current Beneficiary Survey (CBS) to assist the
Department in its evaluation of access to medical services before
and after implementation of Physician Payment Reform. OMB notes,
however, that the Round I baseline unfortunately will support only
eva ation of access changes, not changes in patient utilization or
physici practices, particularly for out of pocket services. In the
next few weeks, HHS will forward a package requesting OMB clear ce
for CBS Rounds 2 - 10. In its remarks on this future package, OMB
will further articulate concerns with the CBS sampling methodology,
frequency, capabilities for longitudinal analysis, etc.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/1992
02/28/1992
06/30/1991
14,000
0
630
14,000
0
630
0
0
0
MEDICARE, BENEFICIARIES,
QUESTIONNAIRE, PHYSICIAN PAYMENT' ROUND 1 OF THE CBS WILL ASSESS
ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE AND BASELINE INFORMATION TO AID IN EVALUATING
THE IMPACT OF PHYSICIAN PAYMENT REFOR BOTH THE HOUSEHOLD AND THE
NURSING HOME COMPONENT WILL BE FIELDED. THESE WILL COLLECT BASIC
DEMOGRAPHIC AND UTILIZATION INFORMATION AND PROVIDE BOUNDARIES
(TIMEFRAMES) FOR THE COLLECTING OF COST, CHARGE, AN PAYMENT
INFORMATION.
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.