The purpose of this beneficiary survey
is to obtain information about beneficiary behavior, physical
functioning and satisfaction with the care management programs data
required to evaluate the Medicare Care Management for High Cost
Beneficiaries demonstration (CMHCB). This demonstration provides an
opportunity to test new models of care for Medicare beneficiaries
who are high-cost and who have complex chronic conditions with the
goals of reducing future costs, improving quality of care and
quality of life, and improving beneficiary and provider
satisfaction.
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USC 1395B-1 Name of Law: Incentives for economy while
maintaining or improving quality in provision health services
The purpose of this beneficiary
survey is to obtain information about beneficiary behavior,
physical functioning and satisfaction with the care management
programs' data required to evaluate the Medicare Care Management
for High Cost Beneficiaries demonstration (CMHCB).
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.