Approved under
the condition that no later than 8/92, AHCPR and HCFA provide OMB
with a comprehensive briefing on the Post Hospitalization Outcomes
initiative. In addition, AHCPR should reevaluate its decisio to not
include HMO members in its sample, and should seriously conside
including them in the formal clearance package.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/1993
06/30/1993
650
0
0
357
0
0
0
0
0
THE POST-HOSPITALIZATION OUTCOMES
STUDIES WILL PROVIDE INFORMATION ABO THE EXPERIENCE OF MEDICARE
BENEFICIARES FOLLOWING HOSPITALIZATION FOR ELECTRITOTAL HIP
REPLACEMENT AND CHOLECYSTECTOMY. THIS INFORMATION, LINKED TO
MEDICARE DATA, CAN DEVELOP KNOWLEDGE ABOUT: 1) THE NATURAL HISTORY
OF THE DISEASE, 2) THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TREATEMENT, AND 3)
INDICATORS OF PATIENTS WHO ARE AT HIGH RISK FOR COMPLICATIONS.
THE
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.