Investigating Complaints Involving ESRD Services Provided by

5150 - Investigating Complaints Involving ESRD Services Provided by Deemed Hospitals or CAHs (Rev. 88, Issued: 08-27-13, Effective: 07-19-13, Implementation: 7-19-13) Many of the hospitals or CAHs participating in the ESRD program are deemed to meet the Medicare Conditions of Participation on the basis of their accreditation by a CMS- approved Medicare accreditation program. “Deemed status” applies only to the hospital’s or CAH’s approval as a provider, not to its status as a supplier of ESRD transplantation or dialysis services. The SA investigates all complaints and allegations related solely to ESRD services since ESRD services fall outside the purview of accreditation.