42 CFR §417.140
This subpart sets forth—
- (a)The requirements for—
- (1)Entities that seek qualification as HMOs under title XIII of the PHS Act; and
- (2)HMOs that seek—
- (i)Qualification for their regional components; or
- (ii)Expansion of their service areas;
- (b)The procedures that CMS follows to make determinations; and
- (c)Other related provisions, including application fees.