42 C.F.R. § 456.244

Current through September 30, 2024

Section 456.244 - Data sources for studies

Data that the committee uses to perform studies must be obtained from one or more of the following sources:

(a) Medical records or other appropriate hospital data.

(b) External organizations that compile statistics, design profiles, and produce other comparative data.

(c) Cooperative endeavors with-

(1) QIOs;

(2) Fiscal agents;

(3) Other service providers; or

(4) Other appropriate agencies.

42 C.F.R. §456.244

43 FR 45266, Sept. 29, 1978, as amended at 51 FR 43198, Dec. 1, 1986