Advance Guidance: Procedures for Conducting the Exit Conference: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is clarifying guidance to surveyors regarding the procedures for conducting the exit conference in the review of compliance with Medicare or Medicaid Conditions of Participation, Conditions for Coverage, and Requirements for Participation. Review Exit Conference Procedures: Please review with surveyors the exit conference procedures for conducting the federal surveys to ensure consistency of this process across States.