Emergency response: Specialty hospitals face more scrutiny

Article Overview

This article covers a federal inspection report focused on physician-owned specialty hospitals and their ability to manage medical emergencies. It explains why HHS OIG raised concerns, what CMS says it will change in its enrollment and monitoring processes, and how related accreditation organizations may also be affected. The piece is useful for facility leaders, compliance staff, and reimbursement or regulatory professionals who track CMS oversight and survey expectations for specialty hospitals.