Medicare and Medicaid Programs; The Joint Commission for Continued Deeming Authority for Ambulatory Surgical Centers

Title

Medicare and Medicaid Programs; The Joint Commission for Continued Deeming Authority for Ambulatory Surgical Centers

This proposed notice acknowledges the receipt of a deeming application from the Joint Commission for continued recognition as a national accrediting organization for ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) that wish to participate in the Medicare or Medicaid programs. Section 1865(b)(3)(A) of the Social Security Act requires that within 60 days of receipt of an organization’s complete application, we publish a notice that identifies the national accrediting body making the request, describes the nature of the request, and provides at least a 30-day public comment period.

Posted

Jun 27, 2008

Comment period

Jun 27, 2008 – Jul 29, 2008

Agency

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

FR Doc

E8-14679

Topics

• Medicare & Medicaid

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