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Effective on October 19, 2020, the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (“ACHC”) and the Accreditation Association for Hospitals/Health Systems (“AAHHS”) merged to form a single company in order to streamline accreditation and certification services for health care providers with various survey needs. AAHHS is the parent company of the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (“HFAP”),... READ MORE

In light of President Trump’s declaration of a national emergency with respect to the COVID-19 pandemic and so as not to distract vital health care providers from preparing for and caring for patients, three accreditation organizations with deeming authority from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) have decided to postpone surveys or... READ MORE