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Standardizing the Standard - Phase I

Guidance for Transmittal 1157, dated December 14, 2012 is being rescinded and replaced by Transmittal 1193, dated February 15, 2013; This Change Request (CR) updates the full implementation date for VMS (from July 1, 2013 to October 7, 2013). All other information remains the same.

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

Issue Date: December 14, 2012

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