Data collection materials consisting of beneficiary and supplier surveys, and discussion group guides, are necessary to conduct the congressionally mandated evaluation of the Medicare National Competitive Bidding Program (see Medicare Modernization Act of 2003, Section 302b). Information about the outcomes of competitive bidding, including expenditures, access, quality, beneficiary consumer satisfaction, and reductions in cost-sharing will be generated from these materials and reported to the Congress.
Data collection materials consisting of beneficiary and supplier surveys, and discussion group guides, are necessary to conduct the congressionally mandated evaluation of the Medicare National Competitive Bidding Program (see Medicare Modernization Act of 2003, Section 302b). Information about the outcomes of competitive bidding, including expenditures, access, quality, beneficiary consumer satisfaction, and reductions in cost-sharing will be generated from these materials and reported to the Congress.
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.