42 C.F.R. § 456.244 Data sources for studies.
Title 42 - Public Health
Data that the committee uses to perform studies must be obtained from one or more of the following sources: (a) Medical records or other appropriate hospital data. (b) External organizations that compile statistics, design profiles, and produce other comparative data. (c) Cooperative endeavors with— (1) QIOs; (2) Fiscal agents; (3) Other service providers; or (4) Other appropriate agencies. [43 FR 45266, Sept. 29, 1978, as amended at 51 FR 43198, Dec. 1, 1986]
Title 42: Public Health
PART 456—UTILIZATION CONTROL
Subpart D—Utilization Control: Mental Hospitals
UR Plan: Medical Care Evaluation Studies
§ 456.244 Data sources for studies.