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Federal Requirements for the Independent Informal Dispute Resolution (Independent IDR) Process for Nursing Homes Memorandum Summary ? Independent IDR System Required: State survey agencies (SAs) must have in place a
Guidance for Independent IDR System Required. State survey agencies (SAs) must have in place a functioning Independent IDR process with specific elements by no later than January 1, 2012.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: October 14, 2011
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