THIS SURVEY WILL OBTAIN HEALTH
RESOURCES UTILIZATION, COST, AND INSURANCE INFORMATION FROM
PATIENTS WITH AIDS AND OTHER HIV-RELATED ILLNESSES ACROSS THE
COUNTRY. DATA WILL BE USED TO ESTIMATE TOTAL RESOURCES USED BY
PATIENTS AND VARIATIONS IN PATTERNS OF USE IN ORDER GUIDE
POLICYMAKERS IN DECISIONS REGARDING ALLOCATION OF
RESOURCES.
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.