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records faster and more accurately than the paper-based
enrollment process.
Comment: One commenter commended CMS for PECOS as it
will provide timely ease of used for enrollment as well as
updating the enrollment record.
Response: We appreciate this comment.
Comment: One commenter requested that we consider
modifying existing provider enrollment applications to
include an attestation statement for which an applicant
would attest to those certain requisite program
requirements having been met prior to the filing of the
application.
Response: This recommendation is outside the scope of
the proposed rule and can not be addressed in this final
rule.
Comment: One commenter stated that we should provide
notice 14 days in advance of conducting onsite review and
that reviews on Mondays should be avoided.
Response: This comment is outside the scope of this
proposed rule and can not be addressed in this final rule.
Comment: One commenter urged that CMS and the NSC
coordinate so that only a single onsite review would be
required and the least disruptive to an operation.
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