HEDIS 3.0 (Health Plan Data and Information Set), CAHPS (Consumer Assessments of Health Plan Study), and Supporting Regulation in 42 CFR 417.470 and 42 CFR 417.126
ICR 199811-0938-001
OMB: 0938-0732
Federal Form Document
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HEDIS 3.0 (Health Plan Data
and Information Set), CAHPS (Consumer Assessments of Health Plan
Study), and Supporting Regulation in 42 CFR 417.470 and 42 CFR
417.126
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
The collection of CAHPS data 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 plans, contribute to the improved quality of care
through identification of quality improvement opportunities, and
assist HCFA in carrying out its responsibilities.
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.