CMS Wants to Know Whether a Consultation from an Accrediting Organization Is a Conflict of Interest
January 7, 2019 | Strategic Insights for Ambulatory Care
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking public comment on potential conflicts of interest between accrediting organizations and the healthcare facilities they certify. Specifically, CMS is seeking input on whether consulting fees charged by accrediting organizations to the facilities they monitor create a conflict of interest.