Comprehensive Communication Campaign for HITECH ACT

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
0955-0005-Part B ComprehensiveCommunicationHITECT Statement Bextension.docx Supporting Statement B	2014-07-02
0955-0005 Parts A SS_ Communication Campaign Extension (2).docx Supporting Statement A	2014-07-02

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
214006	Health Care Provider PHI Access Online Survey Other-survey	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0955-0005	ICR Reference No: 201407-0955-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201208-0955-005
Agency/Subagency: HHS/ONC	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Comprehensive Communication Campaign for HITECH ACT
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 09/16/2014
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/09/2014
Terms of Clearance: This generic clearance for ONC developmental research associated with the development of communication strategies is approved for 3-years under the following conditions: (1) For individual projects, ONC shall submit a generic IC in ROCIS along with: (a) an abbreviated supporting statement (including a statement of need, intended use of information, description of respondents, date(s) and location(s), collection procedures, number of focus groups, justification for any proposed incentive, and estimated burden); (b) all instruments (including participant screeners and moderator guides), and c) any other information that will go to the public (e.g., recruitment flyers). (2) OMB endeavors to respond with clearance or questions within 10 working days.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2017	36 Months From Approved	09/30/2014
Responses	34,366	0	34,366
Time Burden (Hours)	6,928	0	6,928
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: ONC requests OMB approval for a generic clearance for collecting information through a variety of research methods for developing and testing communications involving health information technology and health information privacy. This information will be used to assess the need for communications on specific topics and to assist in the development and modification of communication messages. ONC intends to utilize best practices for effective health communication research set forth by other DHHS agencies such as the National Cancer Institute.

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Authorizing Statute(s): EO: EO 13335 Name/Subject of EO: Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology
   EO: EO 13335 Name/Subject of EO: Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act
   US Code: 42 USC 3011a Name of Law: Public Health Service Act
   US Code: 42 USC 13301 Name of Law: HITECH 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:
	79 FR 18690	04/03/2014
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	79 FR 38895	07/09/2014
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Health Care Provider PHI Access Online Survey

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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	34,366	34,366	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	6,928	6,928	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $629,708

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: 07/09/2014

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