Section 4207 of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 mandated CMS to conduct a demonstration project to evaluate the effectiveness of advanced computer and telecommunications technology ("telemedicine") to manage the care of people with diabetes. CMS issued a request for proposals and, after review of the responses, selected a consortium led by Columbia University to conduct this project. Section 417 of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 authorized CMS to extend the demonstration project.
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.