Approved as an
extension without change through 4/2003. HCFA published a Federal
Register notice announcing the withdrawal of this project and its
amendment, however, this package does not reflect these policy
changes. If HCFA expects to incorporate amendments in the future,
it must resubmit this package with the changes for PRA review, and
OMB will complete its review expedi- tiously.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2003
08/31/2003
04/30/2000
9,000
0
4,500
1,500
0
750
0
0
0
This demonstration will focus on
Medicare sponsored, lifestyle modification programs designed to
reverse, reduce, or ameliorate the progression of cardiovascular
disease (CAD) of Medicare beneficiaries at risk for invasive
treatment procedures. This demonstration will test the feasibility
and cost effectiveness of providing payment for cardiovascular
lifestyle modification program services to Medicare
beneficiaries.
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.