Certain Medicare and Medicaid
organizations are responsible for collecting and documenting in a
prominent place in medical records whether an individual has
executed an advanced directive. This document indicates the
individual's preference if he/she is incapacitated.
Changes to the burden estimates
have changed due to the increase in the number of individuals who
will receive services annually. Additionally, the total of
organizations increased as a whole but there is a decrease in the
amount of providers that will now be affected by the 1one-time
burden. There was an increase to the wages of the Billing and
Posting Clerk.
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.