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HHS/CMS RIN: 0938-AP36 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: ●Evaluation Criteria and Standards for Quality Improvement Program Contracts (9th Scope of Work) (CMS-3189-NC) 
Abstract: This notice with comment period describes what we intend to use to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs) who will enter into contract with CMS under the 9th Scope of Work (SOW) on August 1, 2008. The evaluation of the QIOs' performance related to their SOW will be based on evaluation criteria specified within the themes, tasks, and subtasks set forth in the QIO's 9th SOW. The 9th SOW includes four themes: Beneficiary Protection, Patient Safety, Patient Pathways (Care Transitions), and Prevention with specific tasks included under all theme areas. 
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services(HHS)  Priority: Info./Admin./Other 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: None     (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
Legal Authority: sec 1153(h)(2) of the Social Security Act   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Notice  07/21/2008  73 FR 42352   
Comment Period End  08/20/2008    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Cynthia Pamon
Health Insurance Specialist
Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Mail Stop S3-02-01, 7500 Security Blvd,
Baltimore, MD 21244
Phone:410 786-9167
Email: cynthia.pamon@cms.hhs.gov