42 Public Health 3 2001-10-01 2001-10-01 false Conflict of interest safeguards. 438.58 Section 438.58 Public Health CENTERS FOR MEDICARE &MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES-(Continued) MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS MANAGED CARE PROVISIONS State Responsibilities
§ 438.58 Conflict of interest safeguards.

(a) As a condition for contracting with MCOs or PHPs, a State must have in effect safeguards against conflict of interest on the part of State and local officers and employees and agents of the State who have responsibilities relating to MCO or PHP contracts or the default enrollment process specified in § 438.50(f).

(b) These safeguards must be at least as effective as the safeguards specified in section 27 of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 423).