§424.71. Definitions.

42 C.F.R. § 424.71

As used in this subpart, unless the context indicates otherwise—

Court of competent jurisdiction means a court that has jurisdiction over the subject matter and the parties before it.

Facility means a hospital or other institution that furnishes health care services to inpatients.

Entity means a person, group, or facility that is enrolled in the Medicare program.

Power of attorney means any written documents by which a principal authorizes an agent to—

(1)

Receive, in the agent's name, any payments due the principal;

(2)

Negotiate checks payable to the principal; or

(3)

Receive, in any other manner, direct payment of amounts due the principal.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

[53 FR 6634, Mar. 2, 1988, as amended at 69 FR 66426, Nov. 15, 2004]

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 1302 and 1395hh.

Source: 53 FR 6634, Mar. 2, 1988, unless otherwise noted.

[53 FR 6634, Mar. 2, 1988, as amended at 69 FR 66426, Nov. 15, 2004]