CMS Guidance on Survey & Certification Recovery After Shutdown
Published: 11/25/2025
Sources:
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Relevant To:
- All Healthcare Organizations
On November 12, 2025, Congress enacted Public Law 119-37, providing for a continuing appropriation reopening the Federal government operations until January 30, 2026, with retroactive authority back to October 1, 2025. The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a memorandum with operational guidance for State Survey Agencies and providers about the resumption of full survey, certification, and enforcement functions.
Key Information:
- All suspended federal survey…