Medicare General Information, Eligibility and Entitlement Manual (Pub. 100-01), Ch. 1 § 30.2
Public Health Service Responsibilities
30.2 - Public Health Service Responsibilities
(Rev. 1, 09-11-02)
The Public Health Service is responsible for administering the professional health aspects of the
program. In brief, its responsibilities include the following:
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Consulting and recommending to CMS matters concerning the development of health and
safety standards and other guidelines needed for determining whether providers of
services meet the conditions of participation under the program;
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Consulting and advising State agencies concerning the application of standards for
providers; and
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Coordinating programs and activities necessary in studying the utilization of services
under the program.