Change of Agency Name (CHON)
CHON is industry shorthand for changing a provider's legal or doing-business-as name.
Definition
CHON is industry shorthand for changing a provider's legal or doing-business-as name.
Why it matters
A name change may require coordinated updates across enrollment, tax, licensure, accreditation, payer, and NPI records.
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