Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services May 22, 2009 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

This proposed notice acknowledges the receipt of a deeming application from the Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP) for continued recognition as a national accrediting organization for hospices that wish to participate in the Medicare or Medicaid programs. The statute requires that within 60 days of receipt of an organization's complete application, we publish a notice that identifies the national accrediting body making the request, describes the nature of the request, and provides at least a 30-day public comment period.