THIS INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO
DETERMINE THE EXTENT TO WHICH COSTS AND UTILIZATION OF HEALTH
SERVICES ARE LOWER FOR HMO ENROLLEES AND ON THE REASONS FOR
SPECIALTY FEE-FOR-SERVICE GROUP PRACTICES ARE LOWER FOR HMO
ENROLLEES AND ON THE REASONS FOR THE EFFECT OF FINANCIAL INCENTIVE
PHYSICIAN CHARACTERISTICS, ORGANIZATIONAL ARRANGEMENTS AND PATIENT
CHARACTERISTICS, ETC.
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.