Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Reporting OASIS Data as Part of the CoPs for HHAs and Supporting Regulations in 42 CFR 484.11 and 484.20

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8487	Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Reporting OASIS Data as Part of the CoPs for HHAs and Supporting Regulations in 42 CFR 484.11 and 484.20	Form	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0938-0761	ICR Reference No: 200103-0938-012
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 199912-0938-006
Agency/Subagency: HHS/CMS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Reporting OASIS Data as Part of the CoPs for HHAs and Supporting Regulations in 42 CFR 484.11 and 484.20
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 06/09/2001
	Date Received in OIRA: 03/27/2001
Terms of Clearance: Approved for use through 12/2002 under the following conditions: (1) no later than 10/1/2001, HCFA revises its privacy Systems of Records notice to address routine uses of deemed accrediting organizations such as CHAP and JCAHO, consistent with the final HHS privacy rule; (2) no later than 12/2001, HCFA reevaluates the paperwork burden of OASIS. HCFA must brief OMB on its findings and submit a burden correction worksheet, if necessary. In addition, HCFA must provide OMB with an update on its contract for the development of web-based training on OASIS; (3) the next resubmission of OASIS must include a new analysis of the practical utility of each of the OASIS data elements. The clearance date of this submission allows for an assessment in the fall 2001 of the practical utility of these data for PPS purposes, and assessment and dissemination of these data to HHAs for quality of care purposes in the spring 2002; and (4) HCFA must consult with OMB prior to making any policy decisions regarding collection of OASIS data for Medicaid personal care services.

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2003	01/31/2003	06/30/2001
Responses	85,200	0	8,200
Time Burden (Hours)	862,709	0	996,368
Cost Burden (Dollars)	17,800,000	0	29,000,000

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Abstract: HHAs are required to report data from the OASIS as a condition of participation. Specifically, the above named regulations sections provide guidelines for HHAs for the electronic transmission of the OASIS data as well as responsibilities of the State agency or OASIS contractor in collecting and transmitting this information to HCFA. These requirements are necessary to achieve broad-based, measurable improvement in the quality of care furnished through Federal programs, and to establish a prospective payment system for HHAs.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Reporting OASIS Data as Part of the CoPs for HHAs and Supporting Regulations in 42 CFR 484.11 and 484.20	HCFA-R-209

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	85,200	8,200	0	0	77,000	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	862,709	996,368	0	0	-133,659	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	17,800,000	29,000,000	0	0	-11,200,000	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 03/27/2001

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