Quality,

Quality, as it pertains to external quality review, means the degree to which an MCO, PIHP, PAHP, or PCCM entity (described in 438.310(2)) increases the likelihood of desired outcomes of its enrollees through:
(1) Its structural and operational characteristics.
(2) The provision of services that are consistent with current professional, evidenced-based-knowledge.
(3) Interventions for performance improvement.

Source

42 CFR § 438.320


Scoping language

As used in this subpart

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