42 CFR 1004.90 : Public Health (Part 1 To Parts 1009-1099) — (§ 482.1 To Parts 1009-1099) — Office Of Inspector General-Health Care, Department Of Health And Human Services (Subpart A To Parts 1009-1099) — Oig Authorities (§ 1001.1 To Parts 1009-1099) — Imposition Of Sanctions On Health Care Practitioners And Providers Of Health Care Services By A Quality Improvement Organization (§ 1004.1 To § 1004.140) — Qio Responsibilities (§ 1004.30 To § 1004.90) — Basis for recommended sanction.

4 Aug 2016

The QIO's specific recommendation must be based on documentation provided to the OIG showing its consideration of -

(a) The type of offense involved;

(b) The severity of the offense;

(c) The deterrent value;

(d) The practitioner's or other person's previous sanction record;

(e) The availability of alternative sources of services in the community; and

(f) Any other factors that the QIO considers relevant, such as the duration of the problem.

42 CFR 1004.90