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what are the various agencies that accredit healthcare entities?
The various agencies that accredit healthcare entities include;
· Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO),
· National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA),
· American Medical Accreditation Program (AMAP),
· American Accreditation HealthCare Commission/Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (AAHC/URAC)
Reference;
Viswanathan, H. N., & Salmon, J. W. (2000). Accrediting organizations and quality improvement. The American journal of managed care, 6(10), 1117–1130.