Eligibility

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Eligibility for Million Hearts® Hospital/Health System Recognition Program Participation

Eligibility for Million Hearts® Hospital/Health System Recognition Program Participation

Eligibility

To be eligible for participating in the Million Hearts^® Hospitals & Health Systems Recognition Program, the applicant:

1. Shall have completed the application form in its entirety to participate in the competition under the rules developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)/CDC.

2. Must have a data management system (electronic or paper) that allows CDC or their contractor to verify data submitted.

3. May not be a federal entity or federal employee acting within the scope of their employment.

4. Must not work on their application during assigned duty hours if they are an HHS employee.

5. Shall not be an employee of or contractor at/within CDC.

By participating in this recognition program, the applicant agrees to assume any and all risks related to participating.

Applicants also agree to waive claims against the federal government and its related entities, except in the case of willful misconduct, including claims for injury; death; damage; or loss of property, money, or profits, and including those risks caused by negligence or other causes.

Applicants agree to protect the federal government against third-party claims for damages arising from or related to recognition program activities.

No cash prize will be awarded. Designees will receive national recognition.

Compliance with Rules

Applicants must comply with the eligibility rules. Being awarded the Million Hearts^® Hospitals & Health Systems designation is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements herein.

Contracting Applicants

Recognized systems will be notified by either telephone or email of their designation status.

General Conditions

HHS/CDC reserves the right to cancel, suspend, and/or modify the Million Hearts^® Hospitals & Health Systems Recognition program, or any part of it, for any reason, at HHS/CDC’s sole discretion. Participation in this program constitutes an applicant’s full and unconditional agreement to abide by this program’s eligibility rules.