The following organizations survey and accredit hospitals and healthcare organizations in the USA.
A number have deeming power for Medicare and Medicaid.
- Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP)
- The Joint Commission (TJC)
- National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
- Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP)
- Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC)
- The Compliance Team, "Exemplary Provider Programs"
- Healthcare Quality Association on Accreditation (HQAA)
- DNV Healthcare
- Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC)
- Board of Certification/Accreditation, International (BOC)
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