42 C.F.R. § 422.690 Notice and effect of hearing decision.
Title 42 - Public Health
(a) As soon as practical after the close of the hearing, the hearing officer issues a written decision that— (1) Is based upon the evidence of record; and (2) Contains separately numbered findings of fact and conclusions of law. (b) The hearing officer provides a copy of the hearing decision to each party. (c) The hearing decision is final and binding unless it is reversed or modified by the Administrator following review under §422.692, or reopened and revised in accordance with §422.696.
Title 42: Public Health
PART 422—MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PROGRAM
Subpart N—Medicare Contract Determinations and Appeals
§ 422.690 Notice and effect of hearing decision.