---
kind: "section"
citation: "42 C.F.R. § 485.701"
title: "42"
number: "485.701"
heading: "Basis and scope."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/42/485.701"
---

# §485.701. Basis and scope.


This subpart implements section 1861(p)(4) of the Act, which—

- (a) Defines outpatient physical therapy and speech pathology services;
- (b) Imposes requirements with respect to adequate program, facilities, policies, staffing, and clinical records; and
- (c) **Authorizes the Secretary to establish by regulation other health and safety requirements.**

## Notes

### Amendments

[60 FR 2327, Jan. 9, 1995]

### Authority

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

### Source

Source: 48 FR 56293, Dec. 15, 1982, unless otherwise noted. Redesignated at 50 FR 33034, Aug. 16, 1985.

### Amendments

[60 FR 2327, Jan. 9, 1995]