Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Continued Approval of the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities' Rural Health Clinic Accreditation Program

摘要

This notice acknowledges the receipt of an application from the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (DBA "QUAD A") for continued recognition as a national accrediting organization (AO) for rural health clinics 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 Secretary, through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), publishes a notice that identifies the AO making the request, describes the nature of the request, and provides at least a 30-day public comment period.