Please note that
the burden hours calculation was updated since t he initial
submission; there is now a net decrease in burden hour s. Also, the
costs have changed from the initial submission; the re are no
longer any costs associated with the collection (the OM B inventory
reflected start-up costs).
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2009
06/30/2009
06/30/2006
20,514
0
20,514
6,923
0
7,048
0
0
8,000
CMS will obtain feedback from over
30,000 Medicare Providers via a survey about satisfaction,
attitudes and perceptions regarding the services provided by
Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS) Carriers, Fiscal Intermediaries,
Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers, and Regional Home Health
Intermediaries and Medicare Adminisrative Contractors. The survey
focuses on basic business functions provided by the Medicare
Contractors such as Inquiries, Provider Communications, Claims
Processing, Appeals, Provider Enrollment, Medical Review and
Provider Reimbursement.
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.