Beginning in 2006, physicians will
have a choice between acquiring and billing for Part B covered
drugs under the Average Sales Price (ASP) drug payment methodology
or electing to receive these drugs from vendors/suppliers selected
for the CAP through a competitive bidding process. Competitive
bidding is seen as a means of using the dynamics of the marketplace
to provide incentives for suppliers to provide reasonably priced
products and services of high quality in an efficient
manner.
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.