Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Evaluation of Compliance with the Rural and Distance Requirements
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Description
Provides guidance regarding the evaluation of Critical Access Hospital (CAH) status and location requirements for current CAHs and initial CAH determinations. Covers the circumstances that trigger a CAH eligibility review, the evaluation of whether a proposed provider-based location will impact a CAH's status, and procedures for decennial reviews of existing CAHs.
Date
08/2026
Organization
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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Critical Access Hospitals
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