Adverse Events in Hospitals: Overview of Key Issues

摘要

Statutory Mandate and Office of Inspector General Response The Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 (the Act) requires that the Office of Inspector General (OIG) study events that cause harm to Medicare beneficiaries. The Act specifically mandates that OIG study the incidence of never events among Medicare beneficiaries, payment by Medicare or beneficiaries for services furnished in connection with such events, and administrative processes of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to identify events and deny or recoup payment. OIG is also to report to Congress on the study conducted, including recommendations for such legislation and administrative action as OIG determines appropriate.