Approved consistent with NCHS commitment to developmental work consistent with the recommendations of the Board of Scientific Advisors and public commenters with respect to increasing response, increasing the scope of care providers covered, and evaluation of the quality, including the utility of, EHRs for the goals of the NAMCS. Nonsubstantive change requests may be used to incorporate experimental and developmental work, as well as for the implementation of planned changes for which the methodology has been explained in the currently approved supporting statements.
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2024
36 Months From Approved
05/31/2022
69,872
0
46,013
6,819
0
5,038
0
0
179,568
The purpose of NAMCS 2021-2023 is to meet the needs and demands for statistical information about the provision of ambulatory medical care services in the United States; this fulfills one of NCHS missions, to monitor the nation's health. Additional justifications for conducting NAMCS include the need for more complete data to study: (1) the performance of the U.S. health care system, (2) care for the rapidly aging population, (3) changes in services such as health insurance coverage change, (4) the introduction of new medical technologies, (5) the use of HCs in the health care community, and (6) the use of EHRs.
US Code:
42 USC 242K
Name of Law: Public Health Service Act
PL:
Pub.L. 111 - 5 1512
Name of Law: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
The goal of the study is to assess the health of the population through patient use of physician offices and community health centers, which include federally-qualified health centers (FQHC), FQHC look-alikes, and Urban Indian Health Centers, and to monitor the characteristics of physician practices. This IC is requesting approval of 6,819 burden hours.
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.
Reinterview Study (2021-2023)