Does the new mandatory EQR network adequacy validation activity have to be performed by the same EQRO that performs the other mandatory activities?

No. Under section 438.356 of the Final Rule, states can contract with one or more EQROs to conduct EQR activities and other related tasks (such as production of the EQR report).

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