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Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 State Performance Standards System (SPSS) Guidance

Guidance for State Survey Agency Directors. CMS is releasing revisions to the process used to oversee state survey agency performance for ensuring Medicare/Medicaid certified providers and suppliers are compliant with federal requirements to improve and protect the health and safety of Americans.

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Final

Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: October 17, 2019

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