Federal Register #CMS-3479-FN

CMS Approves The Joint Commission for Continued Accreditation of Home Health Agencies

This notice from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announces continued approval of The Joint Commission as a national accrediting organization for home health agencies (HHAs) participating in Medicare or Medicaid. - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) - OEM/Vendor: - The Joint Commission (serving as the accrediting body) - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - The notice pertains to the recognition of The Joint Commission's accreditation program for HHAs - Notable Requirements: - The Joint Commission's accreditation program must meet or exceed Medicare conditions of participation for HHAs - Accredited agencies are deemed compliant with Medicare requirements - Approval is based on a review process, including public comment - The approval is valid for a six-year term - No specific product line items, part numbers, or quantities are involved - No unique requirements beyond compliance with CMS standards for accreditation

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This notice announces the decision to approve The Joint Commission for continued CMS recognition as a national accrediting organization for home health agencies that wish to participate in the Medicare or Medicaid programs. The approval is effective from March 31, 2026 through March 31, 2032. The Joint Commission's accreditation program meets or exceeds Medicare requirements, allowing accredited home health agencies to be deemed compliant with Medicare conditions of participation. The decision follows a review process including public comment, of which no comments were received.

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