Regulacje i polityka gospodarcza · 7.12.2023

Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Application From the Joint Commission (TJC) for Initial Approval of Its Rural Health Clinic (RHC) Accreditation Program

This proposed notice acknowledges the receipt of an application from the Joint Commission (TJC) for initial recognition as a national accrediting organization (AO) for rural health clinics (RHCs) 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 & 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.