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CMS Could Improve Its Oversight of States' Use of Third-Party Contractors for Nursing Home Surveys

Announced on  | Last Modified on  | Project Number: A-04-24-08105
Status
Active
Agency
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

OBJECTIVE

Prior OIG reviews of nursing homes have identified multiple issues related to the backlog of required nursing home surveys conducted by State survey agencies. To combat this backlog, State survey agencies have increasingly used third-party contractors to conduct surveys. CMS may also rely on these same third-party contractors to conduct comparative surveys to ensure that States meet Section 1864 requirements. We will review this area to determine whether CMS provides adequate oversight of States' use of third-party contractors to conduct nursing home surveys in accordance with Federal requirements.

TIMELINE

  • January 16, 2024
    Announced
  • Today
    Office of Audit Services In-Progress
  • Est FY2026
    Estimated Fiscal Year for Project Completion
Work Plan Type
Office of Audit Services
HHS Agencies
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Issue Areas
Contracts Quality of Care
Target Groups
Elderly
Financial Groups
Medicaid