OMB approves
this package as amended 2/18/2000. However, OMB still is concerned
that HRSA's estimated response rates are too optimistic and the
sampling frame may not be large enough to ensure the results are
unbiased and representative. No later than 5/1/2000, HRSA must
submit to OMB an analysis plan for evaluating nonparticipating and
nonresponse bias and a set of benchmarks for monitoring response
rates and bias. If at these benchmarks HRSA determines that overall
or subgroup response rates will fall below 80%, HRSA must have
contingency plans for raising the rates and minimizing bias. For
example, HRSA and its contractors may consider more telephone
follow-up calls and collection of a subset of survey information
via telephone.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2001
09/30/2001
7,324
0
0
2,248
0
0
0
0
0
This new survey will collect data on
entities that query and/or report to the National Practioner Data
Bank (NPDB). The Department of Health and Human Services has
establish a national health care fraud and abuse data collection
program for the reporting and disclosure of certain final adverse
actions taken against State licensure boards, professional
societies, hospitals, health care providers, suppliers, or
practitioners.
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.