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FY 2008-2009
$ 16,250M
FY 2009-2010
$345,577M
FY 2010-2011
TBD
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Medicare Incentives - Infection Prevention

Section: Section B, Title IV | Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Grant-funded program to survey Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs) to stem the spread of infections and determine that ASCs have systems in place to protect their patients.

Brief description of program or funding including funding distribution method (formula or competitive grant):

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services obtained Economic Stimulus money to implement a new survey process in Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs) which is designed to stem the spread of infections and determine that ASCs have systems in place to protect their patients.

When funds are expected to be available:  July, 2009

How long are funds available:  September 30, 2010

Conditions or prerequisites for accessing funds (include matching or MOE requirements):  Use the survey process provided by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.  Survey more facilities than are required in the current Survey and Certification Budget