Selection Process

2812.6 - Selection Process (Rev. 179, Issued: 07-06- 18, Effective: 07-06-18, Implantation: 07- 06-18) The CMS RO will complete a review of all applications within 30 calendar days of the application closing date. The RO will either make a selection of a successor OPO for the DSA or decline to accept all applications (see below at SOM Section 2812.8). The OPO selected will be notified of this selection in writing by the RO and the DSA will be redesignated to the selected OPO. The following entities will be copied on the communication to the OPO: • The CMS Center for Medicare; • The CMS Medicare Administrative Contractor (Form CMS-2007, Provider Tie-In Notice); • The Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO); and • The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).