Quantitative Survey of Physician Practices in Laboratory Test Ordering and Interpretation

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Survey of Physician Practices in Laboratory Test Ordering and Interpretation Form	New
Sample CDC Questionnaire 7-21-11.pdf Supplementary Document	2011-07-25
Survey Physician Practices_Screenshots.pdf Supplementary Document	2011-07-06
Supporting Statement B.docx Supporting Statement B	2011-07-25
Attachment G IRB Exemption.docx Supplementary Document	2011-05-16
Attachment B 60-day Federal Register Notice.pdf Supplementary Document	2011-05-09
ATTACH~1.PDF Supplementary Document	2011-05-09
Attachment E Email invite.docx Supplementary Document	2011-05-09
Attachment D Advance letter.doc Supplementary Document	2011-05-09
Supporting Statement A.docx Supporting Statement A	2011-07-25

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
197773	Survey of Physician Practices in Laboratory Test Ordering and Interpretation Form	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0920-0893	ICR Reference No: 201105-0920-011
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: HHS/CDC	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Quantitative Survey of Physician Practices in Laboratory Test Ordering and Interpretation
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 07/25/2011
	Date Received in OIRA: 05/19/2011
Terms of Clearance: This collection is approved for 12 months, with the understanding that the first screen of the electronic survey instrument will include the full PRA statement with an estimate of the time burden.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	07/31/2012	12 Months From Approved
Responses	1,600	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	373	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: In a series of qualitative focus groups with primary care physicians, HHS/CDC identified common concerns and problems with laboratory test ordering and test interpretation. This information collection includes a survey that will quantify the prevalence and impact of the issues identified within the focus groups. Laboratory medicine is undergoing change with the introduction of new tests, focus on evidence-based medicine, and use of electronic health records, but there has been no systematic study of how this evolution affects primary care practice and if physicians are effectively incorporating lab testing innovations into their practices. Understanding the relative importance of physician issues in the effective and efficient use of laboratory medicine in diagnosis will guide future efforts of the CDC to improve primary care practice and improve health outcomes of the American public.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 241 Name of Law: Public Health Service Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 6796	02/08/2011
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 27326	05/11/2011
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Survey of Physician Practices in Laboratory Test Ordering and Interpretation	none	Survey of Physician Practices in Laboratory Test Ordering and Interpretation

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	1,600	0	0	1,600	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	373	0	0	373	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new ICR.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $4,650

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 05/19/2011

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