CMS Regulations & Guidance- About CMS Hearing Officer
Guidance for information regarding CMS Hearing Officer.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: January 15, 2020
The CMS Hearing Officer adjudicates a diverse range of matters brought by healthcare institutions, insurance issuers, state Medicaid agencies, organ procurement organizations, and other entities under various statutory and regulatory authorities for which the Office of Hearings ("OH") serves as Reviewing Official, Reconsideration Official, or Presiding Officer.
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