Which organization accredits healthcare organizations?

• A. Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
• B. International Classification of Diseases
• C. Institute of Medicine
• D. Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act

Answer: (D)

The organization that accredits healthcare organizations is The Joint Commission, originally known as the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. They set national performance standards and survey healthcare organizations to verify they meet those standards, with accreditation often required for participation in Medicare and Medicaid. The other options refer to different things: the International Classification of Diseases is a diagnostic coding system; the Institute of Medicine (now the National Academy of Medicine) provides independent health policy guidance; and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act is a law promoting electronic health records, not an accrediting body.