CMS contracted with MPR for the
evaluation of programs of disease management. The purpose of the
patient survey is to assess the impact of disease management and
prescription drug benefit (the latter in 3 of the sites) on
patient's health and functioning status, care satisfaction, health
behaviors and knowledge of condition. Data from the physician
survey will be used to assess physician satisfaction with disease
management services, their perceptions of the impact of disease
managent on patient outcomes, education and service use, and on
their own.....
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.