Approved consistent with the following terms of clearance, upon completion of the pilot CMS will report to OMB on the results of the study, addressing response rates, analysis of results, and conclusions based on the data collected.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2016
36 Months From Approved
6,000
0
0
7,500
0
0
0
0
0
The goal of this pilot is to develop the first nationally representative estimate of the extent of probable fraud in payments for home health care services in the fee-for-service Medicare program. The instruments will be used to conduct interviews with Medicare beneficiaries, home health agency (HHA) staff, and referring providers.
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.