Guidance for State Survey Agencies Responding to Requests for Survey Documents
Guidance for the handling of subpoenas duces tecum and other written requests that seek disclosure of records in the possession of the State Survey Agency (SA) as a result of the SA’s implementation of its Agreement with the Secretary, Health and Human Services under §1864 of the Social Security Act (§ 1864 Agreement).
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: September 16, 2011
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