Welcome to QSOG

Quality, Safety & Oversight Group

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General Information

CMS maintains oversight for compliance with the Medicare health and safety standards and laboratories, acute and continuing care providers.

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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.

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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.

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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).

 

Our mission is to protect the health and safety of millions of patients by ensuring that Medicare-and Medicaid-certified providers and suppliers meet federal standards across all care settings. Through survey and certification oversight, guidance, training, and resources, we support surveyors and providers in understanding and meeting CMS’ quality and safety expectations. Learn more about our mission on CMS.gov

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Contact Information

Learn about the survey and certification programs in each state and CMS Location.

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08/05/2026 12:17 PM