This information
collection request is approved as amended by CMS e-mail memo of
12/06/2002, which contained a revised supporting statement and
copies of medical privacy regulations.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2005
12/31/2005
776,224,162
0
0
2,210,715
0
0
0
0
0
45 CFR part 160 and 164 lay out the
requirements regarding the privacy and utilization of patient
medical records.
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.