§ 405.2100 - Scope of subpart.

Link to an amendment published at 73 FR 20473, Apr. 15, 2008.

(a) The regulations in this subpart prescribe the role which End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) networks have in the ESRD program, establish the mechanism by which minimal utilization rates are promulgated and applied, under section 1881(b)(1) of the Act, and describe the health and safety requirements that facilities furnishing ESRD care to beneficiaries must meet. These regulations further prescribe the role of ESRD networks in meeting the requirements of section 1881(c) of the Act.

(b) The general objectives of the ESRD program are contained in § 405.2101, and general definitions are contained in § 405.2102. The provisions of §§ 405.2110, 405.2112 and 405.2113 discuss the establishment and activities of ESRD networks, network organizations and membership requirements and restrictions for members of the medical review boards. Sections 405.2120 through 405.2124 discuss the establishment of minimal utilization rates and the requirements for approval of facilities with respect to such rates. Sections 405.2130 through 405.2140 discuss general requirements for, and description of, all facilities furnishing ESRD services. Sections 405.2160 through 405.2164 discuss specific requirements for facilities which furnish ESRD dialysis services. Sections 405.2170 and 405.2171 discuss specific requirements for facilities which furnish ESRD transplantation services.

Effective Date Note:

At 73 FR 20473, Apr. 15, 2008, § 405.2100 was removed and reserved, effective Oct. 14, 2008.