CMS proposes to increase accrediting organization oversight
02/12/24 at 03:05 AM
CMS proposes to increase accrediting organization oversight
Modern Healthcare, by Mari Devereaux; 2/9/24
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services proposed Thursday to crack down on accrediting organizations following concerns of biased, inconsistent survey results and conflicts of interest. The proposed rule would strengthen CMS’ oversight of accrediting bodies and mandate the organizations reduce conflicts of interest with healthcare facilities, including by limiting fee-based consulting services. The proposal also would standardize accrediting organizations' survey processes.