AAAHC earns CMS Medicare deemed status renewal, ensuring quality, safety in ASCs

Editor's Note

The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) has renewed its Medicare Deemed Status accreditation from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), a December 16 press release from AAAHC reports. This renewal reflects AAAHC’s adherence to rigorous federal standards and its commitment to continuous improvement since it first achieved deemed status in 1996.

The accreditation confirms that AAAHC’s standards meet or exceed CMS requirements, ensuring ASCs comply with Medicare’s Conditions for Coverage, the press release notes. The AAAHC employs a peer-driven review process led by surveyors with ambulatory care expertise, offering a tailored approach to accreditation. Accredited ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) benefit from access to educational resources and tools that support operational excellence and improved patient outcomes.

With over 6,700 organizations accredited, AAAHC is a trusted authority in outpatient healthcare accreditation, supporting facilities across diverse settings from surgical centers to community health clinics. The renewal solidifies AAAHC's status as a benchmark for excellence in ambulatory care, empowering ASCs to uphold the highest standards of service and safety.