Accreditation makes a hospital eligible to receive Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement.

• A. False
• B. Only Medicare
• C. Only Medicaid
• D. True

Answer: (D)

Accreditation serves as a recognized pathway to demonstrate compliance with the federal Conditions of Participation. When a CMS-approved accrediting organization surveys a hospital and determines it meets the CoPs, CMS grants the hospital deemed status for Medicare and Medicaid participation. That deemed status means the hospital is eligible to enroll and receive reimbursement from both programs, provided it remains in compliance and continues to participate. So, accreditation effectively enables reimbursement from Medicare and Medicaid, not just one program or none.