This part sets forth requirements for Medicare providers, intermediaries, and carriers to disclose ownership and control information. It also deals with access to records pertaining to certain contracts entered into by Medicare providers. These rules are aimed at protecting the integrity of the Medicare program. The statutory basis for these requirements is explained in each of the other subparts.

[51 FR 34787, Sept. 30, 1986]

(a) Appeals procedures. Part 498 of this chapter sets forth the appeals procedures available to providers whose provider agreements CMS terminates for failure to comply with the disclosure of information requirements set forth in subpart C of this part.

(b) Exclusion, termination, or suspension. Part 1001 of this title sets forth the rules applicable to exclusion, termination, or suspension from the Medicare program because of fraud or abuse or conviction of program-related crimes.

[51 FR 34787, Sept. 30, 1986, as amended at 52 FR 22454, June 12, 1987]