Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations

Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
A private, not-for-profit organization that evaluates and accredits health care organizations in the United States including hospitals and other organizations providing home care, long-term care, mental health care, and ambulatory care services.

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