Medicare accreditors face conflict of interest limits and stricter federal oversight
Groups that accredit Medicare providers may not sell paid consulting to a facility before its first survey, in the 12 months before its next survey, or over a complaint. They must use Medicare's rules as minimum standards and drop terminated providers within 5 business days.
Who it affects
Medicare accrediting organizations and the hospitals and facilities they accredit
When
This rule takes effect on June 16, 2027.
- : Published in the Federal Register
- : This rule takes effect
Official text
FR Doc. 2026-12069: Medicare Program; Strengthening Oversight of Accrediting Organizations (AOs) and Preventing AO Conflicts of Interest, and Related Provisions
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