Federal Register #CMS-3475-FN

CMS Approval of ACHC as Accrediting Organization for Critical Access Hospitals and Hospice Programs

This notice announces the continued approval of the Accreditation Commission for Health Care Inc. (ACHC) as a national accrediting organization for critical access hospitals and hospice programs participating in Medicare and Medicaid. - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) - OEM/Vendor: - Accreditation Commission for Health Care Inc. (ACHC) - Products/Services Requested: - Accreditation services for Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) in Medicare and Medicaid - Accreditation services for hospice programs in Medicare and Medicaid - No specific part numbers or purchase quantities; services pertain to ongoing accreditation and survey processes - Unique or Notable Requirements: - ACHC's standards and survey processes must meet or exceed Medicare conditions of participation - Compliance with Life Safety Code (LSC), Health Care Facility Code (HCFC), and Fire Safety Evaluation System (FSES) standards - Ongoing survey and certification processes comparable to state survey agencies - Period of Performance: - Approval is effective for six years for both CAH and hospice accreditation programs - No physical products are being procured; this is a recognition of ACHC's accreditation program

Description

This notice announces the Department of Health and Human Services' decision to approve the Accreditation Commission for Health Care Inc. (ACHC) for continued recognition as a national accrediting organization for critical access hospitals that wish to participate in the Medicare or Medicaid programs. The approval is effective from December 27, 2025, through December 27, 2031. The decision follows a thorough review of ACHC's accreditation standards and survey processes to ensure they meet or exceed Medicare requirements for critical access hospitals.

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