Ambulatory Care Quality Improvement Act of 1992
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Ambulatory Care Quality Improvement Act of 1992 - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a program under which ambulatory surgery facilities and ambulatory emergecy care facilities are certified to assure that health care services are safely and effectively performed in such facilities. Sets forth certification requirements. Requires the Secretary to regularly inspect such facilities and approve accreditation organizations. Provides judicial review provisions for facilities which have had their certifications withdrawn or suspended. Requires the Comptroller General to study the Social Security program and State quality assurance programs for ambulatory surgery and emergency care facilities for comparisons with programs under this Act and report to specified congressional committees with findings. Authorizes the Secretary to require fee payments to cover the cost of developing and administering the certification program.
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