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Rule2026-12069

Medicare Program; Strengthening Oversight of Accrediting Organizations (AOs) and Preventing AO Conflicts of Interest, and Related Provisions

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Published
June 16, 2026
Effective
June 16, 2027

Issuing agencies

Health and Human Services DepartmentCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Abstract

This final rule with comment period sets forth provisions to strengthen the oversight of Medicare national accrediting organizations by addressing conflicts of interest, establishing consistent standards, processes, and definitions, and updating the validation and performance standards systems. Additionally, this final rule with comment period revises the psychiatric hospital survey process, adds a limitation on terminated deemed providers and suppliers when reentering the program, and provides technical corrections for End-Stage Renal Disease facilities and Transplant Programs.

Indexed from Federal Register on June 16, 2026.

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