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Announcing AAAHC v45 Standards
AAAHC Releases v45 Standards to Elevate Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance in Ambulatory Care Updated Standards strengthen readiness through new AI expectations, enhanced guidance, and a continued commitment to quality improvement (QI) and patient safety. The Accreditation Association for…
AAAHC Launches 1095 Advance AI Governance Guide
The complimentary guide provides practical tools for establishing AI governance, managing risk, and supporting patient safety The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) today launched its 1095 Advance AI Governance Guide, a complimentary implementation resource designed to…
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Oregon Health Authority Recognizes AAAHC Medicare Deemed Status Accreditation for ASC Relicensure
Agreement enables eligible ASCs to satisfy Oregon relicensure survey requirements through AAAHC Medicare Deemed Status Accreditation Eligible Oregon ambulatory surgery centers can now use AAAHC Medicare Deemed Status Accreditation to satisfy Oregon’s state relicensure survey requirements under a…
AAAHC Reaffirms Commitment to High-Quality, Safe Ambulatory Health Care Through Accreditation
The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) is committed to advancing high-quality, safe ambulatory health care through an independent, peer-based accreditation program founded on nationally recognized Standards. Because questions occasionally arise regarding the relationship between accreditation and…
AAAHC in the News: How CMS’ oversight rule could affect hospital accrediting groups
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ final rule bolstering oversight of accreditors came as no surprise, and some organizations already have been making changes to their processes. CMS said it finalized a rule aimed at enhancing accountability…
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AAAHC Advises: Prepare Now for Updated Section 504 Accessibility Requirements
AAAHC urges health care organizations to take immediate action to comply with updated Section 504 regulations under 45 CFR Part 84. The updated Section 504 reinforces nondiscrimination requirements for individuals with disabilities. These updates apply to all providers…
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AAAHC-Accredited Organizations Earn 2025 Top ASCs Recognition from The Leapfrog Group
The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) announces that more than 70% of the ASC organizations named by The Leapfrog Group for 2025 Top ASCs also achieved accreditation through AAAHC. This award recognizing the highest-performing surgery centers…
Happy Holidays from AAAHC!
Wishing everyone a joyful and peaceful holiday season! Our office will be closed on Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 to celebrate with family and friends. We will reopen on Friday, Jan 2.
Kris Kilgore, RN, BSN, AAAHC Board Member and Surveyor, Receives Leadership Award
AAAHC is pleased to announce Kris Kilgore, RN, BSN, AAAHC Board member and Surveyor, received the 2025 Leadership Award from the Michigan Ambulatory Surgery Association (MASA). Kris is the former Executive Director of the Surgical Care Center of…
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AAAHC Past Board Chair, Kenneth Sadler, Appointed to State HHS Board
AAAHC congratulates Kenneth Sadler, DDS, MPA, on his appointment to North Carolina’s Health & Human Services Board. As a dedicated AAAHC Surveyor and Past Board Chair, Dr. Sadler’s expertise in quality health care standards will be invaluable in…
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