| Subject: | The Joint Commission Revises Definition of “Physician” |
| Category: | The Joint Commission (TJC)
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| Published: | Mon, 8 Jun 2009 - 10:00 am |
| The Joint Commission (TJC) has revised its definition of "physician" for the Hospital Accreditation Program, effective July 1, 2009. The revised definition now reflects the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) definition of physician as found in Section 1861(r) of the Social Security Act. According to TJC, the new definition more accurately reflects CMS expectations for deemed status purposes. As of July 1, 2009 the definition of "Physician'... The full article is available to StayAlert subscribers. Click here for a free trial subscription. |
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