The Directors, Quality, Safety & Oversight Group (QSOG) and Survey & Operations Group (SOG) published a memo titled, “Guidance for Time-share and Leased Space Arrangements in Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs).”
In this guidance, CMS seeks to provide clarity on how a CAH may leverage space sharing arrangements with other healthcare entities to increase access to additional care and services within the community, while maintaining independent compliance with all applicable participation requirements, including the additional CoPs at 42 CFR 485.601 through 485.645.
Memorandum summary:
· CMS is committed to assisting CAHs that partner with other providers in the healthcare system to deliver high-quality care in rural communities.
· This guidance clarifies expectations related to space sharing arrangements, including time-sharing and leased space between CAHs and other healthcare entities.
