Study of Medicare Home Health Practice Variations

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Document Name	Status

No forms / supporting documents in this ICR. Check IC Document Collections.

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
10348	Study of Medicare Home Health Practice Variations	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0990-0226	ICR Reference No: 199809-0990-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: HHS/HHSDM	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Study of Medicare Home Health Practice Variations
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 11/29/1998
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/30/1998
Terms of Clearance: Approved for use through 6/2000 under the following conditions: 1) ASPE and its contractor amend race and ethnicity questions (e.g. Question 3 of the Focus Group Participant Demographic Form) so they are consistent with OMB's most recent Directive 15 guidance; 2) prior to fielding, ASPE provides OMB with a written explanation of why sampled patients must have either a primary or secondary diagnosis of congestive heart failure or diabetes rather than other conditions; 3) ASPE provides a more detailed explanation of how this study will be linked with HCFA's earlier Outcomes of Home Care Study; and 4) since OASIS still has not been mandated for HHAs, ASPE must submit a correction worksheet amending its burden to include OASIS until OASIS is mandated, operational, and fully effective.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	06/30/2000	06/30/2000
Responses	8,856	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	1,816	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The main goal of this study is to examine how patient, provider, agency, and market/regulatory factors relate to variations in home health care practices and outcomes. The three key study questions focus on identifying factors related to long lengths of stay, defining the actual practice of home health care, and understanding how decisions are made in light of HCFA coverage rules. Data will be collected by home health agencies on Medicare patients. The data will be used to inform policymakers as to the services these patients receive and the decisionmaking process used by care providers.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Study of Medicare Home Health Practice Variations

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	8,856	0	0	8,856	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,816	0	0	1,816	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 09/30/1998

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