Evaluation of the Medicare Choices Demonstrations

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status

No forms / supporting documents in this ICR. Check IC Document Collections.

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
8389	Evaluation of the Medicare Choices Demonstrations Form	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0938-0726	ICR Reference No: 199804-0938-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: HHS/CMS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Evaluation of the Medicare Choices Demonstrations
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 06/05/1998
	Date Received in OIRA: 04/06/1998
Terms of Clearance: The first phase of this evaluation is approved through 7/99 under the conditions that prior to fielding this evaluation and no later than 7/98, HCFA: 1) submits to OMB an explanation of the relationship between the evaluation questionnaires and existing HMO and FFS instruments, in particular the HEDIS/CAHPS /HOS. HCFA must demonstrate how it has adopted questions to the maximum extent possible from these existing instruments to ensure linkages between the small sample of this demonstra- tion and new entities overtime. Such linkages also will enhance comparisons between HMOs and PSOs; and 2) HCFA explores opportunities to ensure future linkages with the AHCPR/RTI CAHPS survey for the fee for service sector that may be piloted soon. HCFA must submit to OMB any appropriate amendments that will facilitate this linkage. Finally, OMB emphasizes that this evaluation is primarily a case study analysis and the results of this survey will not be generalizable to the health industry at large or discrete categories of Medicare Choices entities. OMB recognizes the value of descriptive information pertaining to HMO and PSO operation under different risk adjustment/reimburse- ment methodologies, in particular using encounter data from care settings in addition to hospitals. HCFA must ensure that the design of these limited case studies facilitates linkages with any future evaluations of the Medicare + Choice program as it evolves.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	07/31/1999	07/31/1999
Responses	10,000	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	3,800	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This data collection is needed to evaluate the Medicare Choices Demonstration, which is testing alternative managed care delivery systems for Medicare. The respondents will be Medicare beneficiaries.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Evaluation of the Medicare Choices Demonstrations	HCFA-R-226

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	10,000	0	0	10,000	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	3,800	0	0	3,800	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 04/06/1998

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