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[Ohio] QHC compliance: attestation due
Anthem BCBS·OH·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Jun 30, 2026
We identified it
May 3, 2026
Summary
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Ohio) requires all hospitals with more than 50 beds to complete and submit a Patient Safety Standards Attestation Form by June 30, 2026, to comply with federal regulation 42 CFR 156.1110. Hospitals must attest to meeting patient safety standards, including use of a patient safety evaluation system or evidence-based quality improvement initiative. This is a compliance requirement affecting hospital credentialing and contracting.
Action Required
By June 30, 2026: Hospital providers with more than 50 beds must complete and submit the Patient Safety Standards Attestation Form to their Anthem provider network manager/contractor. Providers must verify their hospital meets 42 CFR 156.1110 requirements, specifically: (1) uses a patient safety evaluation system with PSO reporting and person-centered discharge mechanisms, OR (2) implements an evidence-based quality improvement initiative to reduce harm and readmissions. Contact Anthem provider services via Availity Chat (availity.com) or the Contact Us section of the provider website for attestation form access and submission instructions. Failure to submit attestation by the deadline may result in contract non-compliance and potential network removal.