This survey will gather data on
providers (physicians and now mental health providers) to assess
the extent to which they are aware of the over all TRICARE program,
accept new TRICARE Standard patients specifically and the extent to
which these physicians accept Medicare patients. The information
gathered through this project will be used to generate reports to
address the legislative requirements specified in Section 711 of
the FY08 NDAA.
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.