§ 421.110 Requirements for approval of an agreement.

Before entering into or renewing an intermediary agreement, CMS will—

(a) Determine that to do so is consistent with the effective and efficient administration of the Medicare program;

(b) Review the performance of the intermediary as measured by the criteria (§ 421.120) and standards (§ 421.122); and

(c) Determine that the intermediary or prospective intermediary—

(1) Is willing and able to assist providers in the application of safeguards against unnecessary utilization of services;