This is a request for an extension without a revision of a previously approved collection which is due to expire January 31, 2013. This collection of information is made necessary by the Department of Health and Human Services Rule entitled Standards for Privacy of Individually Identifiable Health Information (A Privacy Rule) (45 CFR Parts 160 and 164). The Privacy Rule implements the privacy requirements of the Administrative Simplification subtitle of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 and creates national standards that protect patient health information and gives our patients access to their health information.
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Pub.L. 104 - 191 264
Name of Law: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
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.