Joint Commission

The Joint Commission is a United States-based nonprofit tax-exempt 501(c) organization that accredits more than 22,000 US health care organizations and programs. The international branch accredits medical services from around the world.

For other uses, see Joint Commission (disambiguation).
The Joint Commission
Company typeNon-profit organization
IndustryHealth care
Founded1951
Headquarters
Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois
,
United States
Area served
World wide
Websitewww.jointcommission.org

A majority of US state governments recognize Joint Commission accreditation as a condition of licensure for the receipt of Medicaid and Medicare reimbursements.

The Joint Commission is based in the Chicago suburb of Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois.

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