Which healthcare facilities must comply with the CMS Conditions of Participation?

Nursing facilities must comply with the CMS Conditions of Participation because they are certified providers of Medicare and Medicaid services. These regulations ensure that nursing facilities meet specific health and safety standards that protect the welfare of their residents. The Conditions of Participation outline the essential operational standards necessary for receiving federal funding and providing quality care to the elderly and disabled populations.

In contrast, the other options either do not fall under the Medicare and Medicaid program requirements or do not have the same level of regulation by CMS. Urgent care clinics and private practices, while they may be subject to other types of regulations and licensure, do not have the same CMS Conditions of Participation requirements that nursing facilities do. Specialty pharmacies, while they must adhere to regulations regarding pharmaceutical practices, also do not fall under the CMS Conditions of Participation as they are not considered entities providing direct patient care under the Medicare or Medicaid programs.