IN THE 1988 DOD APPROPRIATIONS ACT,
CONGRESS MANDATED THAT THE CHAMPUS HOME HEALTH CARE (HHC)
DEMONSTRATION BE CONTINUED. THE PURPOSE OF THE DEMONSTRATION IS TO
PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEMONSTRATE THAT HHC CA BE A
COST-EFFECTIVE ALTERNATIVE TO HOSPITALIZATION. THE COLLECTION
INSTRUMENT REQUESTS SPECIFIC DATA ON INPATIENT COSTS VERSUS HOME
HEALT CARE COSTS. THIS DATA IS USED BY OCHAMPUS IN DETERMINING
WHICH IS MOR
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.