The widespread use of electronic
health records and electronic health information exchange promise
an array of potential benefits for individuals and the U.S. health
care system, such as through improved health care quality, safety,
and efficiency. At the same time, this environment also poses new
challenges and opportunities for protecting health information.
Health IT and electronic health information exchange may also
provide individuals with new, more effective methods to engage with
their health care providers and affect how their health information
may be exchanged.
EO: EO
13335 Name/Subject of EO: Health Information Technology for
Economic and Clinical Health Act
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.