[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 17 (Thursday, January 25, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2255-2256]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-1195]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Health Care Financing Administration
Public Information Collection Requirements Submitted for Public
Comment and Recommendations
AGENCY: Health Care Financing Administration, HHS.
In compliance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
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Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA), Department of Health and
Human Services, is publishing the following summaries of proposed
collections for public comment. Interested persons are invited to send
comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this
collection of information, including any of the following subjects: (1)
The necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for
the proper performance of the agency's functions; (2) the accuracy of
the estimated burden; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) the use of
automated collection techniques or other forms of information
technology to minimize the information collection burden.
1. Type of Information Collection Request: Reinstatement, with
change, of a previously approved collection for which approval has
expired; Title of Information Collection: Physical Therapist in
Independent Practice Survey Report; Form No.: HCFA-3042; Use: The
Medicare Program requires physical therapists in an independent
practice to meet certain health and safety requirements. The survey
report records the results of an onsite survey to confirm that the
health and safety requirements are met; Frequency: On occasion;
Affected Public: Business or other for profit; Number of Respondents:
1,098; Total Annual Hours: 2,196.
2. Type of Information Collection Request: Reinstatement, without
change, of a previously approved collection for which approval has
expired; Title of Information Collection: Health Maintenance
Organization (HMO) and Competitive Medical Plan (CMP) National Data
Reporting Requirements (NDRR); Form No.: HCFA-906; Use: The NDRR
provides the Office of Managed Care staff with information required to
effectively monitor and evaluate the progress and effectiveness of the
HMO/CMPs as appropriate. This ensures the protection of Federal
investment and enrolled members of HMO/CMPs. Additionally, the NDRR
provides statistical data for continued regulation; Frequency:
Quarterly; Affected Public: Business or other for profit, not for
profit institutions, and state, local or tribal governments; Number of
Respondents: 292; Total Annual Hours: 2,920.
To request copies of the proposed paperwork collections referenced
above, E-mail your request, including your address, to
Paperwork@hcfa.gov, or call the Reports Clearance Office on (410) 786-
1326. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information
collections should be sent within 60 days of this notice directly to
the HCFA Paperwork Clearance Officer designated at the following
address: HCFA, Office of Financial and Human Resources, Management
Planning and Analysis Staff, Attention: John Burke, Room C2-26-17, 7500
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, Maryland 21244-1850.
Dated: January 18, 1996.
Kathleen B. Larson,
Director, Management Planning and Analysis Staff, Office of Financial
and Human Resources, Health Care Financing Administration.
[FR Doc. 96-1195 Filed 1-24-96; 8:45 am]
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