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HHS/CMS RIN: 0938-AL80 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Revisions to Conditions for Coverage for Ambulatory Surgical Centers (CMS-3887-F) 
Abstract: This rule revises the ambulatory surgical center conditions for coverage to reflect current innovations in healthcare delivery, quality assessment, and performance improvement. The focus is to improve outcomes of health care and satisfaction for Medicare beneficiaries, while streamlining structural and procedural requirements when possible. 
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services(HHS)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 42 CFR 416   
Legal Authority: sec 1102 and 1871 of the Social Security Act   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  08/31/2007  72 FR 50470   
NPRM Comment Period End  10/30/2007    
Merged With RIN 0938-AP17  08/26/2008    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: State 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Commander Jacqueline Morgan
Health Insurance Specialist
Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
S3-02-01, Clinical Standards Group, Mailstop S3-02-01, 7500 Security Boulevard,
Baltimore, MD 21244
Phone:410 786-4282
Email: jacqueline.morgan@cms.hhs.gov

Joan Moliki
Health Insurance Specialist
Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Clinical Standards Group, Mailstop S3-02-01, 7500 Security Boulevard,
Baltimore, MD 21244
Phone:410 786-5526
Email: joan.brooks@cms.hhs.gov