Regulacje i polityka gospodarcza · 24.10.2019

Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Application From the Joint Commission (TJC) for Continued Approval of its Home Health Agency Accreditation Program

This proposed notice acknowledges the receipt of an application from The Joint Commission (TJC) for continued recognition as a national accrediting organization for home health agencies (HHAs) that wish to participate in the Medicare or Medicaid programs. The statute requires that within 60 days of receipt of an organization's complete application, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) publish a notice that identifies the national accrediting body making the request, describes the nature of the request, and provides at least a 30-day public comment period.