Public Inspection: CMS: Medicare Program: Strengthening Oversight of Accrediting Organizations and Preventing Accrediting Organization Conflict of Interest, and Related Provisions

Pre-publication notice of proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare& Medicaid Services (CMS) that would set forth provisions to strengthen accrediting organization oversight by addressing conflicts of interest, establishing consistent standards, processes and definitions, and updating the validation and performance standards systems. Among other things, this proposed rule would revise the psychiatric hospital survey process, add a limitation on terminated deemed providers and suppliers when reentering the program, and provide technical corrections for End-Stage Renal Disease facilities and Kidney Transplant Programs. Comments are due within 60 days of the publication of this notice, which is scheduled for February 15, 2024.
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