This information
collection request is approved for an additional three years during
which time CMS will continue its work to systemmatically analyze
and revise the report, eliminating those data elements which are no
longer necessary in light of hospitals transition to a prospective
payment system. OMB expects that the agency will continue to work
closely with providers throughout this process to ensure that the
revised cost report meets the agency's need for information to
ensure accurate and appropriate payments to providers while
minimizing unnecessary burden on respondents. OMB notes that while
the number of respondents has decreased, burden per respondent for
this collection increased as a result of the addition of a new
worksheet to collect data on the cost of uncompensated care, as
mandated by the BBRA.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2005
11/30/2005
05/31/2004
6,010
0
6,057
3,980,522
0
4,011,669
0
0
0
Forms Form CMS-2552-96 is the form
used by hospitals participating in the Medicare program. This form
reports the health care costs to determine the amount of
reimbursable costs for services rendered 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.