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Medicare/Medicaid hospital CoPs and CfCs

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) develop Conditions of Participations (CoPs) and Conditions for Coverage (CfCs) that healthcare organizations must meet in order to participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. CoPs and Cfcs are minimum health and safety standards.

Official COP document: 42CFR Part 482

AHIMA Analysis of Nov/Dec 2006 Final Rules Changes to the Medicare/Medicaid Programs Hospital Conditions of Participation (PDF)