Approved for use
through 3/94 under the condition that the next submission for OMB
review addresses the enclosed concerns shared with the Department
on 10/28/93. In addition, no later than 1/94 HCFA shou provide OMB
with a general briefing on data collections requirements f the new
Fourth Scope of Work.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/1994
03/31/1994
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PRO'S ARE AUTHORIZED TO REVIEW
INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT SERVICES FOR QUALITY OF CARE PROVIDED AND
TO ELIMINATE UNREASONABLE, UNNECESSARY AN INAPPROPRIATE CARE
PROVIDED TO MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES. THE PRO'S ARE REQUIRED TO
REPORT THE RESULTS OF THE REVIEW TO HCFA.
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.