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Medicare program; utilization and quality control Peer Review Organization (PRO) area designations--HCFA. Final
Federal Register
|February 6, 1984
Summary
The Peer Review Improvement Act (PRO Act) mandates geographic areas for PRO program contracts. This notice details these required area designations for eligible organizations nationwide.
Area of Science:
- Public Health Policy
- Healthcare Administration
Background:
- The Peer Review Improvement Act of 1982 (PRO Act) requires the establishment of geographic areas for contracts.
- The PRO Act also defines eligible organizations for participation in the PRO program.
Purpose of the Study:
- To set forth the specific geographic areas (area designations) for contracting under the PRO program.
- To implement portions of the PRO Act concerning program structure and organization eligibility.
Main Methods:
- Publication of a final rule detailing PRO Act implementation.
- Definition and designation of geographic service areas across the United States.
Main Results:
- Establishment of specific geographic areas for PRO program contracts.
- Clear definition of eligible organizations for PRO contracts.
Conclusions:
- The geographic area designations are now set for PRO program contracting.
- These designations fulfill the requirements of the PRO Act for program implementation.