In the FY 2024 IPPS/LTCH PPS proposed
rule, we are proposing to remove the Elective Delivery measure
beginning with the CY 2024 reporting period/FY 2026 payment
determination. All other proposals in the FY 2024 IPPS/LTCH PPS
proposed rule will not affect collection of information burden
under OMB control number 0938-1022.
For the CY 2024 reporting
period/FY 2026 payment determination, based on the policies
promulgated in the FY 2024 IPPS/LTCH PPS final rule, we estimate a
total burden of 2,286,977 hours and $80,275,696 (a decrease of
247,609 hours and $16,017,817 from our estimate in the FY 2023
IPPS/LTCH PPS final rule). However, this burden estimate also
represents an increase of 514,659 hours and $7,929,543 from the
currently approved burden estimate of 1,772,318 hours and
$72,346,153 for the CY 2023 reporting period/FY 2025 payment
determination.
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.