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HHS/CMS RIN: 0938-AG81 Publication ID: Spring 1996 
Title: Home Health Agency (HHA) Conditions of Participation (BPD-819-P) 
Abstract: This proposed rule would revise home health agency conditions of participation to center on the patient, using outcome-oriented measures. Most of the current HHA conditions of participation have remained unchanged since home health services became a Medicare benefit in 1966. Some limited modifications have been made over the years to comply with legislative changes. As a result, most of the conditions of participation continue to be structure and process oriented. They do not effectively support the mandate of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 (OBRA '87) to develop a patient-centered, outcome-oriented survey process that focuses on the organization and delivery of quality care services. This proposed rule is part of HCFA's regulatory reform initiative. 
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 
CFR Citation: 42 CFR 484   
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1302    42 USC 1395x    42 USC 1395cc(a)    42 USC 1395hh    42 USC 1395bbb   
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  07/00/1996    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes  Government Levels Affected: Undetermined 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes 
Agency Contact:
Susan Levy
Health Insurance Specialist
Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
C5-08-27, 7500 Security Boulevard,
Baltimore, MD 21244
Phone:410 786-9364