Business · 11/02/2025Updated: 10/16/2026 · 1 min read

Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Application From The Joint Commission for Continued CMS-Approval of Its Hospital Accreditation Program

Summary

The Joint Commission has submitted an application to continue its recognition as a national accrediting organization for hospitals participating in Medicare or Medicaid programs.

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