Centers for Medicare
& Medicaid Services US federal agency which administers Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Insurance Program. Provides information for health professionals, regional governments, and consumers.
Accreditation Association for
Ambulatory Health Care A private, non-profit organization formed to assist ambulatory health care organizations improve the quality of care provided to patients.
The Joint Commission An independent, not-for-profit organization that accredits and certifies more than 18,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States.