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Quality, Safety & Oversight - General Information - Policy & Memos to States and Regions

Guidance for an overview of CMS Quality Safety and Oversight policies and memos to State Survey Agencies and CMS Regional Offices.

Final

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

Issue Date: January 10, 2018

CMS Quality Safety & Oversight memoranda, guidance, clarifications and instructions to State Survey Agencies and CMS Locations.

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