Penalties for Ambulatory Patient Data Reporting and Deficiencies

AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Cost Management and Control

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
59B-9.036: Penalties for Ambulatory Patient Data Reporting and Deficiencies

NOTICE OF CHANGE

Notice is hereby given that the following changes have been made to the proposed rule in accordance with subparagraph 120.54(3)(d)1., F.S., published in Vol. 34 No. 53, December 31, 2008 issue of the Florida Administrative Weekly.

59B-9.036 Penalties for Ambulatory Patient Data Reporting and Deficiencies.

(1) For purposes of this rule, a report or other information is “incomplete” when it does not contain all data required by the Agency in this rule and in forms incorporated by reference or when it contains inaccurate data. The Agency shall to the extent practical, apply the same audit standards and use the same audit procedures for all facility’s or audit a random sample of hospitals. The Agency will notify each facility of any possible errors discovered by audit and request that the facility either correct the data or verify that the data is complete and correct. A report or other information is “false” if done or made with the knowledge of the preparer or an administrator that it contains information or data which is not true or accurate.

(2) through (3) No change.

(4) The penalty period will begin on the first calendar working day following the initial due date and the first calendar day following the certification due date for purposes of penalty assessments.

(5) No changes.