---
kind: "section"
citation: "42 C.F.R. § 512.700"
title: "42"
number: "512.700"
heading: "Basis and scope of subpart."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/42/512.700"
---

# §512.700. Basis and scope of subpart.

- (a) **Basis.** This subpart implements the test of the Ambulatory Specialty Model (ASM) under [section 1115A](/cfr/42/1115A.md) of the Act.
- (b) **Scope.** This subpart sets forth the following:
  - (1) **The method for selecting ASM participants.**
  - (2) The methodology for ASM participant performance assessment and scoring for purposes of the improvement activities ASM performance category, quality ASM performance category, cost ASM performance category, and Promoting Interoperability ASM performance category, including beneficiary inclusion and episode-based cost measures.
  - (3) **Data submission for applicable ASM performance categories.**
  - (4) **The schedule and methodologies for payment adjustments.**
  - (5) **Appeals process.**
  - (6) **Data sharing with ASM participants.**
  - (7) **ASM beneficiary incentives.**
  - (8) **Collaborative care arrangements.**
  - (9) **Application of the CMS-sponsored model arrangements and patient incentives safe harbor.**
  - (10) **Medicare program waivers.**
  - (11) Except as specifically noted in this subpart, the regulations under this subpart do not affect the applicability of other provisions affecting providers and suppliers under Medicare fee for service, including the applicability of provisions regarding payment, coverage, or program integrity.
- (c) **Applicability.** Except as otherwise specified in this subpart, ASM participants are subject to the standard provisions for Innovation Center models specified in [subpart A](/cfr/42/subpartA.md) of this part 512 and in [subpart K of part 403](/cfr/42/part403-subpartK.md) of this chapter.

## Notes

### Source

Source: 90 FR 50022, Nov. 5, 2025, unless otherwise noted.

### Authority

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 1302, 1315a, and 1395hh.

### Source

Source: 85 FR 61362, Sept. 29, 2020, unless otherwise noted.