Lexology April 29, 2024
The Joint Commission, an independent healthcare accreditation nonprofit, recently announced a new telehealth accreditation program (TEL) applicable to eligible hospitals, ambulatory, and behavioral health organizations, among others, beginning July 1, 2024. TEL will replace existing ambulatory and behavioral telehealth accreditations and provide organizations offering telehealth services with the structures and processes necessary to help deliver safe, high-quality care using a telehealth platform.
The Joint Commission
The Joint Commission serves as an independent accrediting and certifying body for a variety of healthcare organizations and programs. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, along with many states, have designated The Joint Commission as an approved accreditor for certain entities seeking Medicare and/or Medicaid certification.
TEL Program
With the growth of telehealth, particularly...
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