New CAH requirements under 42 CFR 485.610(e) related to CAH Co-location and provider-based locations

CMS published a final rule in the November 27, 2007 Federal Register (72 Fed. Reg. 66934) amending 42 CFR Part 485 Subpart F, adding a new standard at 485.610(e), governing a CAH's location relative to other hospitals or CAHs with respect to co-location and off-campus provider-based arrangements. These amendments became effective January 1, 2008.