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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) within the Department of Health and Human Services has decided to continue recognizing the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) as a national accrediting organization for home health agencies (HHAs) that participate in Medicare or Medicaid programs. This recognition is valid from February 24, 2021 to February 24, 2025. ACHC had to ensure their standards met or exceeded Medicare requirements. No public comments were received during the proposal stage, and ACHC made adjustments to align its procedures with Medicare standards.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), part of the Health and Human Services Department, has approved the Accreditation Commission for Health Care Inc. (ACHC) for another six years as a recognized national accrediting organization for home health agencies that want to join Medicare or Medicaid programs. This decision is effective from February 24, 2025, to February 24, 2031. ACHC's standards and procedures have been reviewed and adjusted to ensure they match or exceed the Medicare standards. The document also clarifies that there are no new information collection requirements needing evaluation under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.