The collection of HEDIS 3.0
performance measures, including the Health of Seniors and Consumer
Assessment of Health Plans Study surveys is necessary to hold the
Medicare managed care industry accountable for the quality of care
they are delivering. This requirement will allow HCFA to obtain the
information necessary for the proper oversight of the program. It
is critical to HCFA's mission that we collect and disseminate
information that will help beneficiaries choose among health plans,
contribute to improved quality of care through identification of
quality....
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.