Exclusively focused on ambulatory health care
AAAHC is the nation’s leading accreditor of ambulatory health care organizations, partnering with more than 6,800 organizations to advance patient safety, improve quality, and strengthen organizational performance across the continuum of outpatient care.
Since 1979, AAAHC has championed excellence in ambulatory health care through nationally recognized Standards, a peer-based survey process, accreditation and certification programs, education, and practical quality improvement resources. Guided by its 1095 Strong philosophy, AAAHC believes accreditation should strengthen organizations every day—not just at the time of survey—helping them achieve continuous readiness, improve outcomes, and build a lasting culture of quality throughout the 1,095-day accreditation cycle.
Designed exclusively for ambulatory health care, AAAHC accredits a broad range of settings, including ambulatory surgery centers, office-based surgery facilities, endoscopy centers, medical and dental practices, community health centers, behavioral health organizations, student health centers, employer and worksite health centers, government health facilities, and health plans. AAAHC accreditation is recognized by federal and state agencies, third-party payors, professional associations, and the public as a trusted symbol of an organization’s commitment to safe, high-quality care.
