The submission of proposal information by current Quality Improvement Organizations and other bidders on the appropriate forms will satisfy CMS' need for meaningful, consistent, and verifiable data, which aids Federal procurement awards.
US Code:
42 USC 1395ww
Name of Law: Payment to Hospitals for Inpatient Hospital Services
US Code:
42 USC 1320c-3
Name of Law: Functions of Peer Review Organizations
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.