U.S. Code of Federal Regulations
Regulations most recently checked for updates: Aug 27, 2025
(a) The QIO must disclose sanction reports directly to the Office of the Inspector General and, if requested, to CMS.
(b) The QIO must upon request, and may without a request, disclose sanction reports to State and Federal agencies responsible for the identification, investigation or prosecution of cases of fraud or abuse in accordance with § 480.137.
(c) CMS will disclose sanction determinations in accordance with part 474 of this chapter.