Approved for use
through 12/94 under the condition that HCFA's contractor develops a
plan for describing patient nonresponse in the discharge survey and
communicates its findings in the Final Summar Report. In addition,
the future submission for OMB review covering primary data
collection of patient-specific data during the home health episode
must cogently describe how its data will be meaningful linked to
the discharge quality data in this clearance package.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1994
12/31/1994
4,001
0
0
1,225
0
0
0
0
0
TO EXAMINE THE IMPACT OF PER-VISIT
PROSPECTIVE PAYMENT FOR HOME HEALTH CARE ON THE QUALITY OF CARE,
THE USE OF NON-MEDICARE SERVICES, AND HOM HEALTH AGENCY
BEHAVIOR.
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.