Rural Health Clinic COVID-19 (RHC COVID-19)Testing Program Data Collection
Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection
No
Regular
05/18/2022
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
43,719
0
14,427
0
0
0
HRSA Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP) created a monthly, aggregate data report to collect information on COVID-19 testing, COVID-19 mitigation, and related expenses conducted by Rural Health Clinics (RHCs). RHCs were identified by Tax ID number and an organization may operate one or more RHC sites which were identified by unique CMS Certification Numbers (CCN). Respondents are TIN organizations that own or operate one or more RHCs who received funding for COVID-19 testing, COVID-19 mitigation, and related expenses. HRSA issued funding as one-time payments to 2,301 TIN organizations based on the number of certified clinic sites they operate, providing $100,000 per clinic site (4,459 RHC sites total across the country). Data report information is needed to comply with federal requirements to monitor funds distributed under The American Rescue Plan Act.
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.