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  • CMS publishes proposed rule on Fire Safety Requirements for Applicable Dialysis Facilities

    Thursday, November 3, 2016

    Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a proposed rule to update Medicare fire protection guidelines for certain dialysis facilities to ensure that patients are protected from fire while receiving treatment in those facilities. CMS strives to promote health and safety for all patients, family, and staff in every provider and supplier setting, and fire safety requirements are an important part of this effort.

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