VARIATIONS IN MANAGEMENT OF CHILDBIRTH AND PATIENT OUTCOMES

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ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0935-0083	ICR Reference No: 199210-0935-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: HHS/AHRQ	Agency Tracking No:
Title: VARIATIONS IN MANAGEMENT OF CHILDBIRTH AND PATIENT OUTCOMES
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 01/14/1993
	Date Received in OIRA: 10/15/1992
Terms of Clearance: Approved for use through 12/94 under the condition that AHCPR agrees to present the results of this study as information specific to the States of California and Iowa, and does not attempt to generalize thes results in policy making to other States or regions of the country. Though this study's design may control for variances within institutio and specific States, it does not address differences in medical practi between States. For instance, Medicare PRO policies historically have been premised upon the assumption that perceptions of appropriate care vary significantly by locality and region. Therefore, OMB believ that this study's results should be used as the basis for a more comprehensive, national effort. In addition, in its final report AHCP should analyze the non response characteristics for those respondents who do not have home phones. In its supporting statement, AHCPR attempts to predict the characteristics of these respondents, and asserts that initial contact and follow-up will minimize any problems. OMB believes that nonrespondents without phones may include the most vulnerable populations. Finally, AHCPR should attempt to understand the extent to which patient outcomes are influenced by facility experience levels in performing each of the procedures. For example, Medicare transplant coverage policy already assumes that facilities performing procedures more frequently may provide enhanced quality of care. AHCPR should submit this study's final report to OMB.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/1994	12/31/1994
Responses	4,320	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	2,343	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: THIS RESEARCH PROJECT WILL STUDY THE VARIATIONS AND CORRELATES OF SPECIFIC DIAGNOSTIC AND TREATMENT PROCEDURES USED IN MANAGING LABOR AN DELIVERY. OF PARTICULAR INTEREST IS THE DECISION WHETHER OR NOT TO DELIVER BY CESAREAN SECTION, INCLUDING THE OUTCOMES OF THAT DECISION. THE PROJECT WILL YIELD INFORMATION TO HELP IMPROVE MEDICAL CARE IN CHILDBIRTH, IMPROVE MATERNAL AND INFANT HEALTH, AND REDUCE COSTS.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
VARIATIONS IN MANAGEMENT OF CHILDBIRTH AND PATIENT OUTCOMES

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	4,320	0	0	4,320	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,343	0	0	2,343	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 10/15/1992

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