This information
collection request is approved consistent with CMS' agreement to
provide OMB with a revised copy of the final report from the
initial administration of the survey.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2007
03/31/2007
4,500
0
0
1,078
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 to determine if acces
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.