In the FY 2020 IPPS/LTCH PPS proposed
rule, we are proposing to adopt the Hybrid Hospital-Wide
Readmission Measure With Claims and Electronic Health Record Data
(NQF #2879).
We previously requested and
received approval for total annual burden estimates under this OMB
control number for the CY 2019 reporting period/FY 2021 payment
determination of 2,520,100 hours as a result of policies finalized
in the FY 2019 IPPS/LTCH PPS final rule. Additionally, we
previously submitted total annual burden estimates under this OMB
control number for the CY 2020 reporting period/FY 2022 payment
determination of 1,612,710 hours – a total burden decrease of
907,390 hours – as a result of policies finalized in the FY 2019
IPPS/LTCH PPS final rule.
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.