Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 12, 2026

Title 42 - Public Health last revised: Feb 02, 2026
§ 485.500 - Basis and scope.

Section 1861(kkk) of the Act requires the Secretary to establish the conditions REHs must meet in order to participate in the Medicare program and which are considered necessary to ensure the health and safety of patients receiving services at these entities.

authority: 42 U.S.C. 1302 and 1395(hh)
source: 48 FR 56293, Dec. 15, 1982, unless otherwise noted. Redesignated at 50 FR 33034, Aug. 16, 1985.
cite as: 42 CFR 485.500