Deemed status
Deemed Status
Deemed Status (/di:m/ /steɪtəs/), is a designation given to healthcare organizations that signifies they have met or exceeded a set of nationally recognized standards. The term "deemed" refers to the fact that these organizations are considered to have met the requirements of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) without undergoing a separate CMS survey.
Etymology
The term "deemed status" originates from the English language, with "deemed" meaning considered or judged, and "status" referring to the condition or situation of something. In the context of healthcare, it refers to the judgement or consideration of a healthcare organization's compliance with certain standards.
Related Terms
- Accreditation: The process by which an authoritative body gives a formal recognition that a body or person is competent to carry out specific tasks.
- Joint Commission: An independent, not-for-profit organization that accredits and certifies nearly 21,000 healthcare organizations and programs in the United States.
- Healthcare Quality: The degree to which health services for individuals and populations increase the likelihood of desired health outcomes and are consistent with current professional knowledge.
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS): A federal agency within the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that administers the nation's major healthcare programs.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Deemed status
- Wikipedia's article - Deemed status
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