§1004.90. Basis for recommended sanction.

42 C.F.R. § 1004.90

The QIO's specific recommendation must be based on documentation provided to the OIG showing its consideration of—

(a)

The type of offense involved;

(b)

The severity of the offense;

(c)

The deterrent value;

(d)

The practitioner's or other person's previous sanction record;

(e)

The availability of alternative sources of services in the community; and

(f)

Any other factors that the QIO considers relevant, such as the duration of the problem.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 1302 and 1320c-5.

Source: 60 FR 63640, Dec. 12, 1995, unless otherwise noted.