Fed Regist. 1991 Sep 4;56(171):43790-3.
This notice describes requirements for the review activities of Utilization and Quality Control Peer Review Organizations (PROs) for the next contract cycle in the States listed above. Section 1153(h)(1) of the Social Security Act requires us to publish any new policy or procedure adopted by the Secretary that affects substantially the performance of PRO contract obligations at least 30 days before the date the policy or procedure is to be used. Specifically, this notice describes significant changes in the way in which cases will be selected for review and also describes continuing requirements. This notice also implements provisions of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 and announces the future direction of the PRO program.
本通知描述了上述各州利用与质量控制同行评审组织（PROs）在下一合同周期的评审活动要求。《社会保障法》第1153(h)(1)条要求我们至少在某项政策或程序即将使用之日的30天前，公布部长所采用的对PRO合同义务履行有重大影响的任何新政策或程序。具体而言，本通知描述了案件选择评审方式的重大变化，并说明了持续要求。本通知还实施了1990年《综合预算协调法》的条款，并宣布了PRO计划的未来方向。
