Policy & Memos to State and CMS Locations

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) updated its Policy & Memos to State and CMS Locations page.

Please review and distribute to staff as appropriate. 

Access previously released memos on CMS.gov:

• Quality Safety & Oversight (QSO) Memos for new or revised guidance.    
• Administrative Information (Admin Info) Memos for operational, administrative, budget, or training updates.
• Quality and Safety Special Alerts Memos for reminders about existing requirements.

Connecting Policy to Practice:

While CMS memos communicate the latest guidance and safety standards, our Quality in Focus (QIF) interactive video series provides practical information to help you meet those expectations. These short videos are designed to enhance the quality of care for patients by addressing and reducing the most cited deficiencies during CMS surveys.CMS continues to expand the video series. To access, visit the Quality, Safety, & Education Portal (QSEP) Training Catalog, and select Quality in Focus.