The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a proposed rule to strengthen oversight of accrediting organizations (AOs) by addressing conflicts of interest, establishing consistent standards, and updating the validation and performance systems (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 programs for compliance with… (McClurg, February 9, 2024) #Hospitals, #Program Integrity