[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 42, Volume 3]
[Revised as of October 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 42CFR438.200]

[Page 210]
 
                         TITLE 42--PUBLIC HEALTH
 
  CHAPTER IV--CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
                 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES--(Continued)
 
PART 438--MANAGED CARE--Table of Contents
 
        Subpart D--Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement
 
Sec. 438.200  Scope.


    This subpart implements section 1932(c)(1) of the Act and sets forth 
specifications for quality assessment and performance improvement 
strategies that States must implement to ensure the delivery of quality 
health care by all MCOs, PIHPs, and PAHPs. It also establishes standards 
that States, MCOs, PIHPs, and PAHPs must meet.