Welcome to QSOG
Quality, Safety & Oversight Group
General Information
CMS maintains oversight for compliance with the Medicare health and safety standards and laboratories, acute and continuing care providers.
Regulations, Certifications & Compliance
Information on health and safety standards that providers and suppliers of health care services must meet in order to participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
Emergency Preparedness
Information for CMS Central and Locations, State Survey Agencies, their state, tribal, regional, and local emergency management partners, and health care providers, for developing effective and robust emergency plans and responses.
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)
CMS regulates all laboratory testing (except research) performed on humans in the U.S. through the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA).
Learn More
- Policy & Memos: Access the latest guidance, clarifications, and instructions for State Agencies and CMS Locations.
- Quality, Certification and Oversight Reports (QCOR): Explore health care quality data.
- Quality, Safety & Education Portal (QSEP): Find training for surveyors and providers.
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04/21/2026 01:30 PM