NCHS and OMB
note that, should sufficient funding become available, it would be
useful to add a quality assurance component that includes
re-abstraction of medical records in the field. OMB also requests
that NCHS explore more systematically the implications of the
under-representation of larger, higher volume practices on the
reported results (e.g., trends in care), and within six months,
discuss your findings with our study design experts whether
weighting might be in order.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2012
36 Months From Approved
08/31/2009
47,271
0
75,886
5,932
0
7,207
0
0
0
Data collected from office-based
physicians, and community health center providers, concerning
patient visits are aggregated to national statistics. This request
will permit NAMCS to collect again in 2009 electronic medical
record data that had been approved for collection in 2008. In
addition, a pretest examining laboratory values on tests commonly
ordered to monitor cardiovascular fitness, diabetes management, and
diabetes detection is also requested.
US Code:
42
USC 242K Name of Law: Public Health Service Act
The overall burden for the
revised project is decreased due to: (1) a more complete review of
the documents, (2) the time to complete them has changed, and (3) a
slightly different calculation method that took into account the
2006 data as proxies for physician/provider responses. However,
some forms are new or have an increase in burden.
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.