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File format not compliant with CMS template

45 CFR § 180.50(c)(2)

Fix time

30 minutes

Accumulated liability

$38,500

Daily penalty

$2,750/day

Status

open

Regulation

45 CFR § 180.50(c)(2)

Beginning July 1, 2024, machine-readable files must conform to CMS template layout.

What's Wrong

Machine-readable file does not conform to CMS template layout or data specifications.

How to Fix

Owner: it · Est. 30 minutes

1

Download CMS template

Get the official CMS template in your preferred format: JSON, CSV-tall, or CSV-wide.

Documentation →
2

Map your data to CMS template

Transfer your pricing data into the CMS template structure. Do not modify the template column names or structure.

3

Validate file format

Use the CMS validation tool to check for format errors before publishing.

Documentation →
4

Update published file

Replace your current non-compliant file with the new CMS-formatted version.

Evidence

{
  "validation_errors": [
    "Missing required column: standard_charge",
    "Invalid JSON schema"
  ],
  "file_url": "https://stmarysregional.org/price-transparency/standard-charges.json"
}

Violation age: 14 days

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