Revisions to the State Operations Manual (SOM) Appendix A - Hospitals
Revisions have been made to reflect comments and recommendations from regional office and State Agency surveyors, professional and accrediting organizations, other Health and Human Services components, and a GAO audit. Revisions have been made to reflect comments and recommendations from regional office and State Agency surveyors, professional and accrediting organizations, other Health and Human Services components, and a GAO audit.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: March 20, 2026
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