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HHS/CMS RIN: 0938-AN73 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Changes to the Disclosure of Information Requirements for Quality Improvement Organizations (CMS-3156-P) 
Abstract: This proposed rule would add a provision to the existing Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) confidentiality regulations allowing the release of Medicare beneficiary-specific information, with patient consent, from the QIO to practitioners and providers in a treatment relationship with the beneficiary. This release may only be permitted after the beneficiary has consented to the release and has been provided notice of the release. The new provisions will also permit the release of Medicare beneficiary-specific information, with patient consent, from the QIO to other QIOs, subcontractors to QIOs, and CMS for educational and quality improvement purposes. Additionally, the rule would add provisions for the Medicare beneficiary complaint system that is required by the statute and administered by the QIOs. 
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services(HHS)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions 
Major: Undetermined  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined     (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
Legal Authority: sec 1154 to 1160 of the Social Security Act   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  To Be Determined    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Thomas Kessler
Health Insurance Specialist
Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Office of Clinical Standards and Quality Improvement Group, Mailstop, S3-02-01, 7500 Security Boulevard,
Baltimore, MD 21244
Phone:410 786-1991
Email: thomas.kessler2@cms.hhs.gov