42 CFR §456.143
Each medical care evaluation study must—
- (a)Identify and analyze medical or administrative factors related to the hospital's patient care;
- (b)Include analysis of at least the following:
- (1)Admissions;
- (2)Durations of stay;
- (3)Ancillary services furnished, including drugs and biologicals;
- (4)Professional services performed in the hospital; and
- (c)If indicated, contain recommendations for changes beneficial to patients, staff, the hospital, and the community.