[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 42, Volume 2]
[Revised as of October 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 42CFR419.50]

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                         TITLE 42--PUBLIC HEALTH
 
                             HUMAN SERVICES
 
PART 419--PROSPECTIVE PAYMENT SYSTEM FOR HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENT SERVICES--Table of Contents
 
                           Subpart E--Updates
 
Sec. 419.50  Annual review.


    (a) General rule. Not less often than annually, CMS reviews and 
updates groups, relative payment weights, and the wage and other 
adjustments to take into account changes in medical practice, changes in 
technology, the addition of new services, new cost data, and other 
relevant information and factors.
    (b) Consultation requirement. CMS will consult with an expert 
outside advisory panel composed of an appropriate selection of 
representatives of providers to review (and advise CMS concerning) the 
clinical integrity of the groups and weights. The panel may use data 
collected or developed by entities and organizations (other than the 
Department of Health and Human Services) in conducting the review.
    (c) Effective dates. CMS conducts the first annual review under 
paragraph (a) of this section in 2001 for payments made in 2002.