CFR > Title 42 - Public Health > CHAPTER IV—CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES > SUBCHAPTER C—MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (parts 430 to 456) > PART 456—UTILIZATION CONTROL > SUBPART C—Utilization Control: Hospitals (§456.50 to §456.145) > 456.50—Scope.

456.50—Scope.

This subpart prescribes requirements for control of utilization of inpatient hospital services, including requirements concerning—
(a) Certification of need for care;
(b) Plan of care; and
(c) Utilization review plans.