Approved for use
through 8/96 under the following conditions: 1) no later than 2/95,
HCFA submits to OMB a correction worksheet increasing the program
burden of these cost reports to reflect the inclusion of community
mental health centers and rural primary care hospitals as
respondents. OMB understands that this increase will be a
preliminary estimate; HCFA should consult again with the industry
and submit a fin correction worksheet no later than 8/95; and 2) no
later than 8/95, HCFA should provide OMB with a written status
report on its consultati with rural primary care hospitals
regarding development of a streamlin cost report for this
respondent group.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/1996
08/31/1996
380,560
0
0
4,433,560
0
0
0
0
0
FORM HCFA-2552 IS THE FORM USED BY
HOSPITALS AND HOSPITAL HEALTH CARE COMPLEXES TO REPORT THEIR HEALTH
CARE COSTS TO DETERMINE AMOUNTS REIMBURSABLE FOR THE SERVICES
FURNISHED TO MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES.
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.