Approval of the Community Health Accreditation Partner for Continued CMS Approval of Its Home Health Agency Program

CMS's summary

“This proposed notice acknowledges the receipt of an application from the Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) for continued recognition as a national accrediting organization for home health agencies (HHAs) that wish to participate in the Medicare or Medicaid programs. The statute requires that within 60 days of receipt of an organization's complete application, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) publish a notice that identifies the national accrediting body making the request, describes the nature of the request, and provides at least a 30-day public comment period.”

Dates

“To be assured consideration, comments must be received at one of the addresses provided below, no later than 5 p.m. on November 20, 2017.”