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Qualified Entity Certification Program for Medicare Data, 2019 Program Guide

Guidance for the Program Guide that walks entities through the requirements and application process of the Qualified Entity Certification Program (QECP). The guide includes the CMS requirements that entities must meet to become certified as a qualified entity (QE) or quasi QE, instructions for the application process, and an explanation of how to maintain certification.

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

Issue Date: March 07, 2019

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