The information collected will be used
to inform HCFA's review of best practices in the private sector for
coordinating care. From the review, HCFA will design and launch a
demonstration to test effective models of case management for
certain Medicare beneficiaries. Respondents will include hospitals,
physicians, case managers, physician groups, home health agencies,
managed care organizations, care management firms, State agencies,
health clinics, and other providers of case management
services.
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.