Comment on CMS-2026-1454-0001
QuadAOpposeAdvocacy
Summary: QUAD A, an accreditation organization, opposes the proposal because it may weaken oversight and compromise patient safety by reducing timely on-site surveys for Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and Outpatient Physical Therapy (OPT) providers. They argue that attestation is not a substitute for physical inspections and urge CMS to maintain a proactive, on-site survey presence to ensure compliance and prevent "operational drift."
Please see attached PDF for QUAD A's Comment on the Proposal Affecting Survey Oversight for Rural Health Clinics and Outpatient Physical Therapy Providers.