The Independent Renal Dialysis
Facility Cost Report provides for the determination and allocation
of costs to the components of the facility in order to establish a
proper basis for Medicare payment.
PL:
Pub.L. 110 - 275 153 Name of Law: Medicare Improvements for
Patients and Providers Act
US Code: 42
USC 1395g Name of Law: Payment of Providers of Services
PL: Pub.L. 110 - 275 153 Name of Law:
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act
The change in burden is due to
two factors: 1) the number of respondents increased from 5,654 in
2011 to 5,677 in 2014; and 2) the standard rate increased from
$15.00 per hour in 2011 to $20 per hour in 2014.
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.