CMS Investigative File
| Tracking # |
102620237074 |
| Submitted | Oct. 17, 2023 |
| Due | Nov. 16, 2023 |
| Est. Completion | June 12, 2024 |
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From: Samantha Liss
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
The complete investigative case file related to the deficiencies documented at Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, Tennessee, on March 10, 2020, the survey completion date for EventID: O07B11. The investigation stems from complaint #50499 following the death of an unnamed patient who was admitted Nov. 9, 2019 after a motor vehicle crash and later died at the hospital (Facility ID: TNP531133) on Nov. 11, 2019. Please use the attached CMS-2567 form to aid in the production of the complete investigative file.
This file may include but is not limited to: emails, written notes, video and audio recordings, copies of documents reviewed, transcripts of interviews and 911 calls, and settlements.
I’m requesting expedited processing due to a “compelling need” for the public, particularly the residents of northeast Tennessee, to know about this hospital’s quality.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samantha Liss
From: Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Good afternoon,
Please view the attached document regarding your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records pertaining to Holston Valley Medical Center.
Respectfully,
Kenyetta Stringfellow
Government Information Specialist
Freedom of Information Group
Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
E-mail: kenyetta.stringfellow@cms.hhs.gov
Looking to request Medicare claim records? Check out our Medicare Beneficiary Claims Portal<https://foia-request.cms.gov/>
Looking to file a FOIA request? Check out our FOIA.gov Portal<https://www.foia.gov/request/agency-component/e07b59b9-db3b-4611-898d-23b42f7ead8d/>
Need more help? Check out our CMS FOIA Service Center<https://www.cms.gov/freedom-information-act-foia-service-center>
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 17, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #102620237074.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Good afternoon,
We are processing your request. Currently, your request is still pending search for the requested documents. If you would like, you can check the status of your request at the website https://foia-request.cms.gov/check-status using the control number and PIN at the top of your acknowledgment letter. Once the status has changed, the message on the website will be updated. You can also feel free to contact me if you have any additional questions regarding the status of this request. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Kenyetta Stringfellow
Government Information Specialist
Freedom of Information Group
Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
E-mail: kenyetta.stringfellow@cms.hhs.gov
Looking to request Medicare claim records? Check out our Medicare Beneficiary Claims Portal<https://foia-request.cms.gov/>
Looking to file a FOIA request? Check out our FOIA.gov Portal<https://www.foia.gov/request/agency-component/e07b59b9-db3b-4611-898d-23b42f7ead8d/>
Need more help? Check out our CMS FOIA Service Center<https://www.cms.gov/freedom-information-act-foia-service-center>
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 17, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #102620237074.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 17, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #102620237074.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 17, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #102620237074.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 17, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #102620237074.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Greetings,
Both request have an estimated date of completion for June 12, 2024
Regards,
Spencer Christian
Technical Advisor
Department of Health & Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs (OSORA)
Freedom of Information Group
Division of FOIA Analysis-A
CMS iPhone: (443)-685-4418
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 17, 2023. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on June 12, 2024. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #102620237074.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 17, 2023. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on June 12, 2024. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #102620237074.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 17, 2023. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on June 12, 2024. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #102620237074.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Good evening,
This office is presently conducting a review of our pending Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests to ascertain if the requested information for the above referenced FOIA case is still desired. We apologize for the delay in responding to your request. However, because of the increasing number of requests received by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), we found it necessary to adopt the ruling in the case of Open America v. Watergate Special Prosecution Force, 547 F.2d 605 (D.C. Cir. 1976) and exercise due diligence by following a first-in, first-out FOIA processing.
If you are still interested in receiving the documents, please respond to this email, and we will complete the processing of your request. If we have not received your response within 30 working days from the date of this email, we will assume you are no longer interested in receiving the documents and the case will be administratively closed. Thank you in advance for your time and consideration on this matter.
Jason Mastropaolo
Jason Mastropaolo
Technical Advisor
Division of FOIA Analysis -A
Freedom of Information Group
Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
E-mail: jason.mastropaolo1@cms.hhs.gov<mailto:jason.mastropaolo1@cms.hhs.gov>
Looking to request Medicare claim records? Check out our Medicare Beneficiary Claims Portal<https://foia-request.cms.gov/>
Looking to file a FOIA request? Check out our FOIA.gov Portal<https://www.foia.gov/request/agency-component/e07b59b9-db3b-4611-898d-23b42f7ead8d/>
Need more help? Check out our CMS FOIA Service Center<https://www.cms.gov/freedom-information-act-foia-service-center>
From: Samantha Liss
Yes, I'm still interested in receiving the records I requested from CMS on Oct. 17, 2023.
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