0938-AT84 202010 The Regulatory Plan and the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions 0938 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services CMS 0900 Department of Health and Human Services HHS Strengthening Oversight of Accrediting Organizations (AO) and Preventing AO Conflict of Interest, and Related Provisions (CMS-3367)

This proposed rule would set forth a number of provisions to strengthen the oversight of accrediting organizations (AO) by addressing conflicts of interest, establishing consistent standards, processes and definitions, and updating the validation and performance standards systems. In addition, this rule solicits comments from stakeholders and AOs to refine and revise the AO oversight standards and processes. This rule also includes requests for information on timeframes and expectations for the submission of AO applications and public transparency regarding quality and safety issues.

]]> Other Significant Previously Published in The Unified Agenda Proposed Rule Stage No No Regulatory 42 CFR 488 42 CFR 489 42 U.S.C. 1302 and 1395hh No RFI Notice With Comment Period 12/20/2018 83 FR 65331 Notice Comment Period End 02/19/2019 NPRM 12/00/2020 No None No No No Jessica Wright Health Insurance Specialist 0938 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services CMS 410 786-3838 jessica.wright@cms.hhs.gov Center for Clinical Standards and Quality, MS: C2-21-16, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore MD 21244