Approved for use
through 10/94 under the condition that no later than 11/91 the
Department submits to OMB an analysis explaining the following: 1)
the extent to which the results of this survey can be generalized
because it is limited to two diagnoses, CVA and hip fracture; 2)
potential trade-offs in non response considered in selecting the
sample size and survey frequency; 3) the sampling methodology for
dealing with patient deaths; 4) plans for evaluating bias in
facility non participation and patien non response; 5) how the
sampling methodology ensures the necessary precision to tes all
hypotheses articulated in the supporting statement; 6) the
rationale for the proposed reimbursement methodology and a
justification based upon higher participation rates, enhanced
validity quality of data, etc.; and 6) plans for ensuring
interrater reliability. HCFA should meet with the Department no
later than 12/91 to brief OMB on the progress of this effort and to
discuss these outstanding concerns.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/1994
02/28/1994
24,480
0
0
8,960
0
0
0
0
0
THIS STUDY OF SKILLED NURSING FACILITY
AND REHABILITATION HOSPITAL CARE PROVIDED TO MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES
WILL ASSESS COST-EFFECTIVENESS OF REHABILITATION SERVICES AND MODEL
PROSPECTIVE PAYMENT METHODOLOGIES THIS PROJECT WILL YIELD POLICY
RECOMMENDATIONS RELATING TO REIMBURSEMENT, QUALITY ASSURANCE, AND
COVERAGE OF MEDICARE SERVICES. AN ESTIMATED 10,512 RESPONDENTS WILL
BE AFFECTED.
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.