42 C.F.R. § 424.71

Current through October 31, 2024

Section 424.71 - Definitions

As used in this subpart, unless the context indicates otherwise-

Court of competent jurisdiction means a court that has jurisdiction over the subject matter and the parties before it.

Facility means a hospital or other institution that furnishes health care services to inpatients.

Entity means a person, group, or facility that is enrolled in the Medicare program.

Power of attorney means any written documents by which a principal authorizes an agent to-

(1) Receive, in the agent's name, any payments due the principal;

(2) Negotiate checks payable to the principal; or

(3) Receive, in any other manner, direct payment of amounts due the principal.

42 C.F.R. §424.71

53 FR 6634, Mar. 2, 1988, as amended at 69 FR 66426 , Nov. 15, 2004