Revisions to State Operations Manual (SOM) Appendix A-Hospitals
This Transmittal includes a revision to the interpretive guidance in SOM Appendix A 42 CFR 482.51(b)(2) to provide an emphasis on patient informed consent prior to performing sensitive examinations and examinations performed by students for teaching purposes. This transmittal is a follow-up to a memo QSO 24-10 released April 1, 2024.
Final
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: April 19, 2024
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