State Operations Manual (Pub. 100-07), Ch. 5 § 5480.3
Releasing QIO Assessment
5480.3 - Releasing QIO Assessment
(Rev. 243; Issued: 06-12-26; Effective: 06-12-26; Implementation: 06-12-26)
Upon request, the CMS location may release QIO assessment(s) to the physician and/or
hospital or the affected individual, or his/her representative. The QIO physician’s
identity is confidential unless he/she consents to its release. The QIO Review may be
released pursuant to the requirements of 42 CFR 480.132 and 480.133.
Sections 5500 to 5590 relate CLIA