Approved for use through 6/94 under the condition that no later than 3/94, HCFA briefs OMB staff on intended Federal uses of information in the new application. OMB applauds HCFA's efforts to redesign the form so that they are easily computerized and "user friendly." OMB is con- cerned, however, that HCFA has claimed no program burden reduction for these design improvements, and most important, for substantive reductions in burden imposed by the actual data collected by HCFA. In fact, the burden associated with this submission has risen due to an increase in applicants. HCFA has deleted the requirement to present extensive demographic data in the marketing chapter, for example, but persists in collecting detailed marketing strategy information(p. 32), MIS information, etc. Existing regulations at 42 CFR 417.107 require submission of a "detailed" marketing plan, however, HCFA has discreti in establishing the appropriate level of "detail." In the briefing for OMB, HCFA should be prepared to walk OMB through the new application and explain why each information requirement is critical to Federal oversight of the Federally Qualified HMO program. In addition, HCFA should provide an estimate of the burden reduction resulting from the new computerized version of the application.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/1994
06/30/1994
65
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6,500
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THE SUBJECT FORMS WILL BE USED AS INSTRUMENTS THROUGH WHICH ENTITIES WILL APPLY AND FURNISH INFORMATION TO OPHCOO IN ORDER TO OBTAIN FEDERA QUALIFICATION STATUS, COMP ELIGIBILITY, MEDICARE CONTRACT STATUS (RISK-BASED OR COST-BASED), OR SERVICE AREA EXPANSION.
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.
MEDICARE CONTRACT APPLICATION FOR FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS, MEDICARE CONTRACT APPLICATION: COMPETITIVE MEDICAL PLAN, QUALIFICATION APPLICATION