Federal Register #CMS-3483-PN

CMS Seeks Public Comment on DNV Healthcare USA Inc.'s Hospital Accreditation Program Approval

This notice concerns the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) review of DNV Healthcare USA Inc.'s application for continued approval as a hospital accrediting organization for Medicare and Medicaid programs. - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) - OEM/Vendor Highlight: - DNV Healthcare USA Inc. (DNV) is the only accrediting organization under review - Products/Services Requested: - No physical products are being procured - Services: - Continued recognition of DNV's hospital accreditation program for Medicare and Medicaid participation - Extension of the Annual Survey of Refugees data collection (1,500 surveys through 2027) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - CMS is soliciting public comments on whether DNV's standards, survey procedures, and monitoring processes meet or exceed Medicare conditions of participation for hospitals - The evaluation includes review of DNV's ability to provide necessary data and maintain compliance - The Annual Survey of Refugees is extended to meet congressional reporting requirements, with no changes to the survey form for 2025 and 2026 - Place of Performance/Delivery: - CMS offices in Baltimore, MD - No contract award or procurement of goods/services is occurring; this is a request for public input regarding DNV's deeming authority and a notice of survey extension

Description

This notice announces the receipt of an application from DNV Healthcare USA Inc. seeking continued recognition as a national accrediting organization for its hospital accreditation program. The accreditation program allows hospitals to be deemed as meeting Medicare or Medicaid participation requirements. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is soliciting public comments on whether DNV's accreditation standards meet or exceed Medicare conditions of participation. Comments are due by May 11, 2026.

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