This concept
submission is cleared through 12/93 under the condition that NCHS
amends its contractor scope of work to require a bench mark
evaluation of the practical utility of patient follow-up data
obtained through provider sampling in this effort versus individual
utilization and expenditure data acquired through household
sampling in NMES.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1993
12/31/1993
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THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO
DEVELOP AND FIELD TEST METHODOLOGIES FOR CONDUCTING LONGITUDINAL
FOLLOW-UP STUDIES OF PATIENTS (CLIENTS) OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS.
RESULTS WILL BE USED TO IMPLEMENT FUTURE NATIONAL LONGITUDINAL
STUDIES.
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.