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Accreditation and its Impact on Various Survey and Certification Scenarios

Guidance for Almost 7,000 providers and suppliers currently participate in Medicare via deemed status through a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)-recognized Accreditation Organization (AO), and the number is growing. CMS has developed a comprehensive set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) and responses related to the impact of a provider/supplier’s accreditation status on various survey and certification activities.

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Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: October 17, 2008

DISCLAIMER: The contents of this database lack the force and effect of law, except as authorized by law (including Medicare Advantage Rate Announcements and Advance Notices) or as specifically incorporated into a contract. The Department may not cite, use, or rely on any guidance that is not posted on the guidance repository, except to establish historical facts.