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Accreditation Survey

An official review or inspection conducted by an independent organization to determine if a hospital or healthcare facility meets certain quality, safety, and performance standards.

National Accreditation Body

An independent, non-governmental organization that evaluates and certifies healthcare organizations, ensuring they meet specific standards of care (e.g., The Joint Commission).

Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS)

The head of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, a cabinet-level position responsible for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services.

Care Compare website

A public website maintained by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that provides information about the quality of care provided by various healthcare facilities, such as hospitals, nursing homes, and home health agencies.

Social Security Act (Title XVIII)

A broad federal law that established the Social Security program, and Title XVIII specifically refers to the section of the law that created the Medicare program.

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996)

A federal law that sets national standards to protect sensitive patient health information from being disclosed without the patient's consent or knowledge.