This information
collection is approved for use through 11/30/96, subject to the
changes agreed upon, as demonstrated in the revised submission of
9/11/95. In addition, this information collection is approved under
the following conditions: Based on the results of the preliminary
survey, PHS will develop a strategy for evaluating health outcomes,
patient access, patient demographics, and cost-effectiveness of
telemedicine techonology. In addition, PHS will report to OMB on
this strategy by 10/31/96. Finally, PHS will undertake measures to
increase the anticipated response rate from 75% to 80%, prior to
initiating the survey.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/1996
11/30/1996
250
0
0
530
0
0
0
0
0
This survey of all health care
providers participating in rural medicine projects will provide
baseline data on the systems, a minimum data set for future
studies, and evaluation methodologies for future evaluations of
these sytems.
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.