Medicare program; alternative sanctions for suppliers of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) services--HCFA. Final rule.
These amendments specify the sanctions that may be imposed on suppliers of ESRD services in lieu of termination of Medicare coverage of those services, the conditions under which the alternative sanctions may be imposed, and the appeal rights of sanctioned suppliers. The rules are necessary to implement a recent amendment to section 1881 of the Medicare law, to provide information about appeal rights, and to reflect other provisions of section 1881(c)(3). The purpose is to implement the alternative sanctions provisions and ensure clear understanding of appeal rights and the basis for reinstatement of coverage after termination.
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