Prepare a written document which focuses on accreditation organizations. In your paper, be sure to include the following:
Explain the purpose of the following accreditation organizations and the basic categories of standards:
American Osteopathic Association
The Joint Commission
NCQA – National Committee for Quality Assurance
URAC – Utilization Review Accreditation Commission
Identify and describe several regulatory issues that are applicable to the following managed care and healthcare provider organizations:
EMTALA – Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act
COBRA – The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
ERISA – Employee Retirement Income Security Act