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| Company type | Non-profit organization |
|---|---|
| Industry | Health care |
| Founded | 1951 |
| Headquarters | , United States |
Area served | World wide |
| Website | www |
The Joint Commission is a United States-based nonprofit tax-exempt 501(c) organization[1] that accredits more than 22,000 US health care organizations and programs.[2] The international branch accredits medical services from around the world.
A majority of US state governments recognize Joint Commission accreditation as a condition of licensure for the receipt of Medicaid and Medicare reimbursements.[3]
The Joint Commission is based in the Chicago suburb of Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois.[4]
- ^ "Joint Commission On Accreditation Of Healthcare Organizations in Oakbrook Ter, Illinois (IL)". FAQs.org. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved October 17, 2011.
- ^ "History of the Joint Commission". The Joint Commission. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
The Joint Commission evaluates and accredits more than 22,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States.
- ^ "Joint Commission (JCAHO Standards) Regulations/Requirements Compliance". www.successfactors.com. Archived from the original on 2018-07-29. Retrieved 2016-06-09.
- ^ "About Us: Directions to The Joint Commission Central Office". The Joint Commission. June 5, 2009. Archived from the original on May 8, 2010. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
One Renaissance Blvd. Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181