Joint Commission Publishes Home Health & Hospice Accreditation Resources
The Joint Commission's Home Care Accreditation Program covers home health and hospice with deemed-status options, plus the 2026 CAMHC manual and DMEPOS/Home Health final-rule guidance.
Key Facts
- Affected providers
- Home Health
The Joint Commission's Home Care Accreditation Program covers six categories, including home health and hospice, with more than 4,400 accredited programs nationwide.
Home health agencies and hospice providers may pursue the deemed-status option, under which they are evaluated against both Joint Commission standards and the applicable Medicare Conditions of Participation.
Key resources include the 2026 Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Home Care (CAMHC), complimentary E-dition digital standards access for accredited organizations, and a dedicated FAQ on the 2026 DMEPOS/Home Health Final Rule.
Joint Commission holds CMS deeming authority in all 50 states for home health, hospice, durable medical equipment, and home infusion therapy, which can streamline Medicare reimbursement and, in some states, satisfy initial licensure requirements.
Sources & References
- Analysis SourceOpenThe Joint CommissionState & Payer Recognitions for Home Care Accreditation
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