[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 42, Volume 4]

[Revised as of October 1, 2006]

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[CITE: 42CFR498.47]



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                         TITLE 42--PUBLIC HEALTH

 

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

                  HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (CONTINUED)

 

PART 498_APPEALS PROCEDURES FOR DETERMINATIONS THAT AFFECT 

 

                           Subpart D_Hearings

 

Sec.  498.47  Prehearing conference.



    (a) At any time before the hearing, the ALJ may call a prehearing 

conference for the purpose of delineating the issues in controversy, 

identifying



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the evidence and witnesses to be presented at the hearing, and obtaining 

stipulations accordingly.

    (b) On the request of either party or on his or her own motion, the 

ALJ may adjourn the prehearing conference and reconvene at a later date.