Approved as amended by CMS' memo dated 12/1/2003, which gives hospitals the option of reporting one month prospectively or reporting for the previous year, and utilizes paid hours rather than FTEs to for reporting purposes. Because this is a new requirement, OMB is granting approval for 2 rather than 3 years. CMS will carefully monitor the implementation of this survey and continue to work with hospitals to maximize the practical utility of the information collected, while minimizing the burden on providers.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2005
12/31/2005
4,500
0
0
720,000
0
0
0
0
0
Section 304 of the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Protection Act of 2000 requires CMS to collect wage data on hospital employees by occupational category. The collection is to be completed by September 30, 2003 and to be used to adjust the wage index by October 1, 2004.
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.
Hospital Wage Index Occupational Mix Survey and Supporting Regulations in 42 CFR, Sections 412.230, 412.304 and 413.65