E&C GOP Looks Into CMS Oversight Of Private Hospital Inspections

E&C GOP Looks Into CMS Oversight Of Private Hospital InspectionsHouse Energy & Commerce Committee GOP leaders are concerned that private hospital inspectors may be too lax and are seeking information from CMS and private accrediting organizations about discrepancies between private inspections and those conducted on behalf of CMS by state agencies. A series of letters sent Friday (March 9) say the committee “is concerned about the adequacy of CMS' oversight as well as the rigor” of private groups, such as...