Title 42

SECTION 417.486

417.486 Disclosure of information and confidentiality.

§ 417.486 Disclosure of information and confidentiality.

The contract must provide that the HMO or CMP agrees to the following:

(a) To submit to CMS -

(1) All financial information required under subpart O of this part and for final settlement; and

(2) Any other information necessary for the administration or evaluation of the Medicare program.

(b) To comply with the requirements set forth in part 420, subpart C, of this chapter pertaining to the disclosure of ownership and control information.

(c) To comply with the requirements of the Privacy Act, as implemented by 45 CFR part 5b and subpart B of part 401 of this chapter, with respect to any system of records developed in performing carrier or intermediary functions under §§ 417.532 and 417.533.

(d) To meet the confidentiality requirements of § 482.24(b)(3) of this chapter for medical records and for all other enrollee information that is -

(1) Contained in its records or obtained from CMS or other sources; and

(2) Not covered under paragraph (c) of this section.

[50 FR 1346, Jan. 10, 1985, as amended at 58 FR 38082, July 15, 1993; 60 FR 45680, Sept. 1, 1995]

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