The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a final rule with comment to strengthen oversight of accrediting organizations (AOs) by addressing conflicts of interest, establishing consistent standards, updating the validation and performance systems (press release; fact sheet). What it is. This rule increases oversight of AOs which survey accredited health care providers and suppliers that participate in federal health care… (McClurg, June 12, 2026) #Hospitals, #Physicians