THIS SURVEY WILL OBTAIN HEALTH
RESOURCES UTILIZATION, COST AND INSURAN INFORMATION FROM PATIENTS
WITH AIDS AND OTHER HIV-RELATED ILLNESSES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. DATA
WILL BE USED TO ESTIMATE TOTAL RESOURCES USE BY PATIENTS AND
VARIATIONS IN PATTERNS OF USE IN ORDER TO GUIDE POLICYMAKERS IN
DECISIONS REGARDING ALLOCATION OF RESOURCES.
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.