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lracut11 · **on:** Jul 12, 2018

What is the difference between licensure and accreditation?

Question 2

What three accrediting organizations are deemed to be in compliance with the federal Conditions of Participation?

makaylafy · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 12, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Hospitals must be licensed by the state in which they are located. Hospitals voluntarily seek accreditation to demonstrate to their patients, to their communities, to insurers, to managed care organizations, and to others that their organizations are providing quality care.

Answer to Question 2

The Joint Commission, the AOA's Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP), and DNV Healthcare's NIAHO program