[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 42, Volume 4]

[Revised as of October 1, 2006]

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

[CITE: 42CFR456.141]



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                         TITLE 42--PUBLIC HEALTH

 

  CHAPTER IV--CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 

                  HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (CONTINUED)

 

PART 456_UTILIZATION CONTROL--Table of Contents

 

                Subpart C_Utilization Control: Hospitals

 

Sec.  456.141  Purpose and general description.



    (a) The purpose of medical care evaluation studies is to promote the 

most effective and efficient use of available health facilities and 

services consistent with patient needs and professionally recognized 

standards of health care.

    (b) Medical care evaluation studies--

    (1) Emphasize identification and analysis of patterns of patient 

care; and

    (2) Suggest appropriate changes needed to maintain consistently high 

quality patient care and effective and efficient use of services.