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HHS/CMS RIN: 0938-AM88 Publication ID: Fall 2003 
Title: ●Hospital Conditions of Participation: Requirements For History and Physical Examinations; Authentication of Verbal Orders, Securing Medications and Post-Anesthesia Evaluations (CMS-3122-F) 
Abstract: This final rule will change the existing requirements to decrease the burden on hospitals to conform to current standards of practice. Hospitals must meet these final requirements to participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. They must establish and maintain policies and procedures that will ensure their hospital will meet these requirements by using standard practices with regards to history and physical examinations, and completion of the post-anesthesia evaluation. 
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services(HHS)  Priority: Economically Significant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: Undetermined  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 42 CFR 482   
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1395 x    42 USC 1396 d    42 USC 1395 bb   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Final Action  03/00/2004    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: Organizations  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Agency Contact:
Patricia Chmielewski
Health Insurance Specialist
Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Deputy Director, Division of Acute Care Services, Mail Stop S2-02-38, 7500 Security Boulevard,
Baltimore, MD 21244
Phone:410 786-6899
Email: patricia.chmielewski@cms.hhs.gov