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OMB Control No:
0920-0234
ICR Reference No:
202210-0920-012
Status:
Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
202105-0920-006
Agency/Subagency:
HHS/CDC
Agency Tracking No:
0920-0234
Title:
National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NAMCS)
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
Yes
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
11/22/2022
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
10/21/2022
Terms of Clearance:
Approved consistent with NCHS commitment to developmental work consistent with the recommendations of the Board of Scientific Advisors and public commenters with respect to increasing response, increasing the scope of care providers covered, and evaluation of the quality, including the utility of, EHRs for the goals of the NAMCS. Nonsubstantive change requests may be used to incorporate experimental and developmental work, as well as for the implementation of planned changes for which the methodology has been explained in the currently approved supporting statements.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
11/30/2025
36 Months From Approved
07/31/2024
Responses
83,206
0
69,872
Time Burden (Hours)
37,744
0
6,819
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
The purpose of this request is for NAMCS to meet the needs and demands for statistical information about the provision of ambulatory medical care services in the United States; and fulfill NCHS’ mission to collect, analyze, and disseminate timely, relevant, and accurate health data and statistics. Additional justifications for conducting NAMCS include the need for more complete data to study: (1) the performance of the U.S. health care system, (2) care for the rapidly aging population, (3) changes in services such as health insurance coverage, (4) the introduction of new medical technologies, (5) the use of HCs in the health care community, and (6) the use of EHRs.
Authorizing Statute(s):
PL:
Pub.L. 111 - 5 1512
Name of Law: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
US Code:
42 USC 242K
Name of Law: Public Health Service Act
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
87 FR 15429
03/18/2022
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
87 FR 59427
09/30/2022
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
12
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
ACPI
0920-0234
ACPI
Advance Practice ACPI
0920-0234
Advanced Practice ACPI
Contact Tracing
0920-0234
Tracing Questionnaire
Contact Tracing
0920-0234
Tracing Questionnaire
HC Facility Interview 2022
0920-0234
Health Center (HC) Facility Interview
HC Facility Interview (2023-2025)
0920-0234
HC Facility Interview questionnaire
PFI (2023- 2025)
0920-0234
PFI (2023-2025)
Physician Induction Interview (2020)
0920-0234
Att P2- 2021 Census Reinterview Instrument
Physician Induction Interview (2021-2023)
0920-0234
Physician Induction Interview (2021-2023)
Prepare and transmit EHR for Visit Data (quarterly) (2022)
0920-0234, 0920-0234
Attachment O1_NAMCS EHR Record Pulling Burden
,
Attachment O2_NAMCS EHR Record Pulling Burden
Prepare and transmit EHR for Visit Data (quarterly) (2022)
0920-0234
Attachment O1_NAMCS EHR Record Pulling Burden
Prepare and transmit EHR for Visit Data (quarterly) (2023-2025)
0920-0234
Attachment O1_NAMCS EHR Record Pulling Burden
Provider Induction Interview (2020)
0920-0234
HC Facility Induction Interview (2020)
Pulling and Refiling Medical Record Forms EHR Onboarding) (2021-2023)
0920-2034
EHR Pulling Records Burden
Pulling, re-filing medical record forms (FR abstracts) (2020)
0920-0234, 0920-0234
Att R- 2021 EHR Pulling Records Burden
,
PRF Burden Abstract
Pulling, re-filing medical record forms (FR abstracts) (2021-2023)
0920-0234
Att C2- 2021 NAMCS-1 Traditional Physician
Reinterview Study (2021-2023)
0920-0234
Reinterview Study (2021-2023)
Reinterview Study - Traditional Physician and CHC Staff
0920-0234
2020 Reinterview Instrument
Set-up Fee Questionnaire
0920-0234
Attachment J_Set-up Fee Questionnaire
Set-up Fee Questionnaire (2023-2025)
0920-0234
Attachment J_Set-up Fee Questionnaire
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
83,206
69,872
0
1,370
11,964
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
37,744
6,819
0
28,708
2,217
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:
Miscellaneous Actions
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Reduction Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Short Statement:
A total burden of 37,744 hours is requested for NAMCS. This is an increase of 30,925 burden hours due to program changes.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$8,747,341
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
Yes
Part B of Supporting Statement
Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see
OMB Circular No. A-130
for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
Yes
Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see
5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3)
)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
Yes
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
No
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
No
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
No
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
Yes
Agency Contact:
Odion Clunis 770 488-0045 lta2@cdc.gov
Common Form ICR:
Yes
Description/Changes for Common Form Usage:
Currently, there are 6,819 burden hours in the OMB inventory. A total burden of 37,744 hours is requested for NAMCS. This is an increase of 30,925 burden hours due to program changes. There is an increase of 19,404 burden hours because of the revision of the Provider Interview Component (redesign of the interview questionnaire and additions to the sample and scope). There is an increase of 772 burden hours because of changes to the HC Component (new Set-Up Fee Questionnaire and additions to the sample). Lastly, there is an increase of 10,750 attributed to the Provider Electronic Component because of the revision sample and submission method.
Approved RCFs using this ICR
Agency/Sub Agency
RCF ID
RCF Title
RCF Status
IC Title
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:
10/21/2022