REGULATORY REVIEW: States Move Slowly to Align with CMS Changes

REGULATORY REVIEW

States Move Slowly to Align with CMS Changes

Since 2019, two states have modified their transfer agreement and H&P requirement laws, but admitting privilege requirements remain in place

Only two states, Alaska and Delaware, have adapted their state laws to match the changes to transfer agreement and history and physical examination (H&P) requirements made by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in 2019. Louisiana is currently considering a proposed regulation that would partly bring the state in line with CMS’ changes.

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