Approved for use
through 01/96 under the condition that the next submission for OMB
review thoroughly evaluates the appropriateness, practical utility
of and burden imposed by new items such as item 16 which requires
detailed reporting of comorbid conditions applicable for the last
ten years. OMB is concerned that such reporting may adversely
impact the day to day operations of facilities and health
practitioners, and that Medicare savings and health benefits may
not exceed reporting costs. In addition, HCFA should monitor
closely the burden imposed by mandated reporting for all patients,
not just Medicare patients. HCFA should reassess this burden in the
next submission for OMB review.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/1996
01/31/1996
03/31/1995
60,000
0
60,000
25,200
0
25,200
0
0
0
THE DATA COLLECTION CAPTURES THE
SPECIFIC MEDICAL INFORMATION REQUIRED TO DETERMINE THE MEDICARE
ELIGIBILITY OF AN END-STAGE RENAL DISEASE CLAIMANT. IT ALSO
COLLECTS DATA FOR RESEARCH AND POLICY DECISIONS ON THIS
POPULATION.
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.