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Regulations and Standards

Source-backed reporting and analysis connected to the companies, capabilities, authorities, and operating domains it affects.

April 22, 2026Regulations and Standards

The Joint Commission updates its primary-source verification FAQ; responsibility remains with the accredited organization

The April 22 interpretation is a useful reminder that verification method, accepted source, applicable manual, and organizational responsibility matter more than a product's broad compliance language.

9 minStandards interpretation

January 8, 2026Regulations and Standards

NCQA's 2026 credentialing standards cycle raises a familiar buyer question: which program, scope, and survey period are you actually evaluating?

The 2026 CR/PN standards product is current, but useful implementation begins by separating licensed criteria, public program summaries, organization accreditation, CVO certification, delegation, and product claims.

9 minAccreditation program analysis