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Medicare program; additional supplier standards--HCFA. Final rule with comment
Federal Register
|November 14, 1995
Summary
This final rule updates regulations for medical suppliers by incorporating new federal requirements from the Social Security Act Amendments of 1994. Suppliers must now meet updated standards for licensure, facility, and liability insurance.
Area of Science:
- Health Policy
- Regulatory Compliance
- Medical Supply Chain
Background:
- Existing regulations for medical suppliers needed alignment with legislative changes.
- Section 1834 of the Social Security Act was amended by the Social Security Act Amendments of 1994.
Purpose of the Study:
- To update and conform federal regulations for medical suppliers.
- To incorporate new statutory requirements into existing regulatory standards.
Main Methods:
- Final rule with comment period issued.
- Reviewed and incorporated changes from Section 131 of the Social Security Act Amendments of 1994.
- Retained existing regulatory standards.
Main Results:
- Regulations now include requirements for State and Federal licensure compliance.
- Suppliers must maintain a physical facility on an appropriate site.
- Proof of appropriate liability insurance is now mandated.
Conclusions:
- Federal regulations for medical suppliers are now updated to reflect statutory changes.
- Enhanced compliance standards for licensure, facilities, and insurance are established.