42 CFR §457.1250
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- (a)Each State that contracts with MCOs, PIHPs, or PAHPs must follow all applicable external quality review requirements as set forth in §§ 438.350 (except for references to § 438.362), 438.352, 438.354, 438.356, 438.358 (except for references to § 438.6), 438.360 (only for nonduplication of EQR activities with private accreditation) and 438.364 of this chapter.
- (b)A State may amend an existing EQRO contract to include the performance of EQR-related activities and/or EQR in accordance with paragraph (a) of this section.