Contract Year 2018 Essential Hospital Designation and Attestation
Guidance for the purpose of this memorandum is to advise MA RPPOs that they must request CMS approval to designate essential hospitals by Friday, October 6, 2017.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: September 14, 2017
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