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Medicare program; establishment of the Medicare+Choice program--HCFA. Correction of interim final rule with comment
Federal Register
|September 4, 1998
Abstract:
On June 26, 1998, we published in the Federal Register, at 63 FR 34,968, an interim final rule with comment period that explains and implements those provisions of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 that established the Medicare+Choice program. This notice corrects errors made in the June 26 document.
Insights
This notice corrects errors in the June 26, 1998 interim final rule establishing the Medicare+Choice program. The rule implements provisions from the Balanced Budget Act of 1997.
Area of Science:
- Health Policy
- Government Regulations
- Medicare
Background:
- The Balanced Budget Act of 1997 established the Medicare+Choice program.
- An interim final rule with comment period was published on June 26, 1998, to implement the program.
Purpose of the Study:
- To correct errors in the previously published interim final rule.
- To ensure accurate implementation of the Medicare+Choice program.
Main Methods:
- Review of the Federal Register document dated June 26, 1998 (63 FR 34,968).
- Identification and correction of specific errors within the interim final rule.
Main Results:
- Identified and documented errors in the June 26, 1998 rule.
- Issued a correction notice to amend the interim final rule.
Conclusions:
- Accurate implementation of the Medicare+Choice program is crucial.
- Correction of regulatory errors ensures clarity and compliance for Medicare beneficiaries and providers.