This information collection package is
a request for extension of information collection requirements.
With this submission, we have updated the current number of
Ambulatory Surgical Centers and wages/salary figures. The
information collection requirements, as discussed in the supporting
statement, are needed to implement the Medicare and Medicaid
Conditions for Coverage for 5500 Ambulatory Surgical
Centers.
Changes to the burden are a
reflection of the increase in number of Medicare certified ASCs at
this time compared to the previous collection. The number of ASCs
increased from 5,300 to 5,500 therefore the burden hours increased
from 206,700 to 214,500. There were also changes in current average
hourly rate for medical professionals used in the calculations. In
addition, the figures include a 100% benefits and overhead package
figured as part of their salary.
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.