CMS Seeks Public Comment on The Joint Commission’s Hospital Accreditation Program
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) released a notice with request for comment acknowledging receipt of The Joint Commission’s (“TJC”) application for continued recognition as a national accrediting organization for hospitals that want to participate in the Medicare or Medicaid program. TJC’s current term of approval for its hospital accreditation program is set to expire July 15, 2025. As part of its review and evaluation of TJC’s request for continued recognition, CMS is seeking public comment on whether TJC’s hospital accreditation program requirements meet or exceed the Medicare Conditions of Participation for hospitals. CMS is accepting comments through March 13, 2025.
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