Accrediting Organization (AO)
An Accrediting Organization (AO) evaluates healthcare providers against published standards and may receive CMS deeming authority for specified provider types.
Definition
An Accrediting Organization (AO) evaluates healthcare providers against published standards and may receive CMS deeming authority for specified provider types.
Why it matters
Accreditation surveys can affect Medicare participation, licensure, contracting, and quality oversight.
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