[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 42, Volume 2]

[Revised as of October 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 42CFR416.43]



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                         TITLE 42--PUBLIC HEALTH

 

                    CHAPTER IV--CENTERS FOR MEDICARE

                          & MEDICAID SERVICES,

                        DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND

                             HUMAN SERVICES

 

PART 416_AMBULATORY SURGICAL SERVICES--Table of Contents

 

               Subpart C_Specific Conditions for Coverage

 

Sec. 416.43  Condition for coverage--Evaluation of quality.



    The ASC, with the active participation of the medical staff, must 

conduct an ongoing, comprehensive self-assessment of the quality of care 

provided, including medical necessity of procedures performed and 

appropriateness of



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care, and use findings, when appropriate, in the revision of center 

policies and consideration of clinical privileges.