THIS ADMINISTRATION IS SUPPORTING THE
DEVELOPMENT OF HMO'S BY THE PRIVATE SECTOR. THE SECRETARY, DHHS,
HAS CONVENED MEETINGS TO ENCOURA PRIVATE INVESTMENT IN THE
ESTABLISHMENT AND ONGOING DEVELOPMENT OPERATION OF HMO'S. TO
ENCOURAGE HMO FORMATION, EMPLOYER EXPERIENCE WITH HMO'S MUST BE
OBTAINED TO DETERMINE THE POTENTIAL MARKETABILITY AND THE POTENTIAL
VIABILITY OF HMO'S.
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.