Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) Applies for Deeming Authority for Medicare+Choice Organizations

Summary

The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) has submitted an application to the US government for recognition as a national accreditation program for health maintenance organizations (HMOs) and preferred provider organizations (PPOs) participating in the Medicare+Choice program, with a public comment period set to begin.