This information
collection request is approved for a period of three years,
consistent with the final EQRO Regulation. CMS will monitor the
effectiveness and burden associated with these EQR
requirements.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2006
06/30/2006
06/30/2003
14,226
0
11,609
648,877
0
135,110
0
0
0
The results of Medicare reviews,
Medicare accreditation surveys, and Medicaid external quality
reviews will be used by States in assessing the quality of care
provided to Medicaid beneficiaries provided by managed care
organizations and to provide information on the quality of the care
provided to the general public upon request.
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.