Code of Massachusetts Regulations
114 CMR - DIVISION OF HEALTH CARE FINANCE AND POLICY
Title 114.1 CMR 40.00 - NON-ACUTE HOSPITAL PUBLICLY ASSISTED RATES OF PAYMENT AND THE FEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ALCOHOLISM TREATMENT PROGRAMS
Section 40.15 - Administrative Review

(1) Purpose of Administrative Review. To assure that a hospital's rates are in continuing compliance with this part, the Division may at any time and upon its own motion, review the rates upon notice to the hospital.

(2) Administrative Review of Transfers of Costs. Where a hospital has reduced or increased costs by the transfer of those costs to or from other persons or entities which provide health care and services, the Division may modify Reasonable Financial Requirements to reflect the change in cost. In order to give effect to a transfer of cost each hospital must file information concerning cost, volume and revenue 30 days prior to implementation of a proposed transfer of cost, and must submit any additional information regarding the transfer of cost which the Division may require.

(3) Administrative Review and Decision. Upon notice of administrative review, a hospital shall submit such books, records, documentation, and information as the Division may require. After review, the Division will render a written decision and a statement of reasons for its decision.