This information
collection is approved for use through 9/96, as amended by the HHS
memo of 12/5/95 to OMB, and subject to the term of clearance that
steps be taken to ensure that the portion of the survey applicable
to the physicians achieve an 80% response rate.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1996
09/30/1996
2,115
0
0
493
0
0
0
0
0
A mail survey will be conducted of
primary care physicians and medical directors in managed care
organizations to assess their views of the adequacy of primary care
physicians' preparation for practice in that setting. The
informatin will be used to formulate recommendations for curriculum
changes.
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.