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HHS/CMS RIN: 0938-AP96 Publication ID: Fall 2010 
Title: Survey and Enforcement Requirements for Home Health Agencies (CMS-2297-P) 
Abstract: This proposed rule would establish requirements for unannounced, standard and extended surveys for home health agencies (HHAs), and provides a number of sanctions that may be imposed when HHAs are out of compliance with Federal requirements. This rule is necessary to implement changes in OBRA ’87 in section 1891 of the Social Security Act. The rule would emphasizes quality of care, health, and safety for patients receiving home health services. The goal is to move systems away from a simple test of compliance to one geared toward quality services provided to patients. 
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services(HHS)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: Undetermined  Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined 
CFR Citation: 42 CFR 488   
Legal Authority: Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 (OBRA’ 87)   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  07/00/2011    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Debora Terkay
Health Insurance Specialist
Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Mail Stop S2-02-38, 7500 Security Boulevard,
Baltimore, MD 21244
Phone:410 786-6835
Email: debora.terkay@cms.hhs.gov