CMS has renewed The Joint Commission's ambulatory surgery center deeming authority from Dec. 20, 2014 through Dec. 20, 2020.
The Joint Commission's standards for ASC surveying meet or exceed those required by CMS, leading to the recertification.
The recertification will allow The Joint Commission to evaluate ASCs for compliance required to participate in CMS programs.
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