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Revised Initial Certification Process for Home Health Agencies (HHAs)

Guidance for: This memorandum to state survey agency directors revises the current process for initial certification of prospective home health agencies (HHA).

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

Issue Date: December 23, 2011

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