Although OMB
does not oppose this evaluation in concept it has concerns that: 1)
the sampling methodology underlying this effort may reflect patient
self selection bias and fail to yield results that would be
generalizable to the Medicare beneficiary population; and 2) cash
reimbursement of Medicare beneficiaries may establish an
inappropriate precedent for future evaluations. Therefore, OMB has
provided a very short term clearance of this effort to allow for
its resubmission with additional background on CMS' proposed
sampling methodology and plans for minimizing and explaining
biases, as well as a more thorough justification of respondent
reimbursement, including a description of alternative incentives
considered. OMB waives publication of a Federal Register notice for
the resubmission of these materials.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2002
04/30/2002
1,680
0
0
1,106
0
0
0
0
0
This demonstration will focus on two
Medicare sponsored, lifestyle modificaiton programs designed to
reverse, reduce or ameliorate the progression of coronary artery
disease (CAD) at risk for significant morbidity and mortality. This
demonstration will test the cost-effectiveness and feasibility 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.