The Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services (formerly HCFA) collects quality performance
measures in order to hold the Medicare managed care industry
accountable for the care being delivered, to enable quality
improvement, and to provide quality information to Medicare
beneficiaries in order to promote an informed choice. It is
critical to CMS's mission that we collect and disseminate
information that can be used to help beneficiaries choose among
health plans, contribute to improved quality of care through
identification of improvement opportunities, and assist CMS in
carrying out its oversight and purchasing
responsibilities.
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.