[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 
P[email protected], 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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