CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES ISSUES NOTICE: MEDICARE AND MEDICAID PROGRAMS: APPLICATION FROM THE JOINT COMMISSION FOR CONTINUED CMS-APPROVAL OF ITS HOSPITAL ACCREDITATION PROGRAM

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has issued a notice called: Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Application From The Joint Commission for Continued CMS-Approval of Its Hospital Accreditation Program.

The notice was published in the Federal Register on Feb. 11 by Vanessa Garcia, Federal Register Liaison, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Summary: This proposed notice acknowledges the receipt of an application from The Joint Commission for continued recognition as a national accrediting organization for hospitals that wish to participate in the Medicare or Medicaid programs.

For more information, contact Caecilia Andrews, 410/786-2190.

The full text of the notice can be found at: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsy...