Revisions to the State Operations Manual (SOM) Chapter 10 –Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR) and Enforcement Procedures for Home Health Agencies and Hospice Programs
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has revised the State Operations Manual (SOM) chapter 10 to provide procedures regarding the informal dispute resolution (IDR) process for both Home Health Agencies (HHAs) and hospice programs. The revisions also include guidance for State Agencies (SAs) and CMS Survey & Operations Group (SOG) Locations on recommending and imposing HHA alternative sanctions and hospice enforcement remedies.
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Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: May 09, 2024
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