THIS STUDY WILL IDENTIFY A
REPRESENTATIVE SAMPLE OF PATIENTS WHO HAVE BEEN RECEIVING MEDICARE
HOME HEALTH CARE FOR AT LEAST 180 DAYS AND WHO ARE BEING
RECERTIFIED TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL MEDICARE HOME HEALTH CARE.
ANALYSIS WILL FOCUS ON PRIMARY AND SECONDARY DATA TO DESCRIBE THE
CARE NEEDS OF THESE PATIENTS WITH VERY LONG HOME HEALTH EPISODES
AND THE SERVICES THEY RECEIVE.
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.