This approval does not include any changes associated with rulemaking. HHS shall, as appropriate, submit a separate ICR to reflect any burden changes that do stem from regulatory changes.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2015
36 Months From Approved
12/31/2012
1,229,233,732
0
1,229,233,732
62,254,161
0
62,254,161
0
0
0
The individually identifiable health information collected is used by patients and by more than 500,000 covered entities affected by the HIPAA Privacy Rule. The information is routinely used by covered entities for treatment, payment, and health care operations. In addition, the information is used for specified public policy purposes, including research, public health, and as required by other laws.
PL:
Pub.L. 104 - 191 1
Name of Law: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
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.