42 CFR § 417.418 - Qualifying condition: Quality assurance program.

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# 417.418 Qualifying condition: Quality assurance program.

(a) *Condition.* The HMO or CMP must make arrangements for a quality assurance program that meets the requirements of this section.

(b) *Standard.* An HMO or CMP must have an ongoing quality assurance program that meets the requirements set forth in § 417.106(a).

[58 FR 38072, July 15, 1993]