Package will be
resubmitted in December 2003 or January 2004 when CMS has a better
idea of their methodology. Desk officer has agreed to waive Federal
Register requirements at that time as data collection is expected
to start in March 2004.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2003
0
0
4,000
0
0
0
0
0
0
This requests permission to conduct a
survey of Medicare beneficiaries in targeted communities to obtain
timely information on whether they are experiencing problems
accessing physician services. CMS will use data collected to
determine if access problems exist at all, where and why problems
may arise, who they affect, and what the consequences are for
Medicare beneficiaries. CMS will also learn the extent to which
physician access problems are Medicare-specific.
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.