Fix Time
30 minutes
Accumulated Liability
$41,250
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 • Estimated time: 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"
}Estimated violation age: 15 days