NAMSS Comparison of Accreditation Standards + Quizzes

This downloadable digital reference tool provides “plain-language” interpretations of the credentialing standards for The Joint Commission (TJV), the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC), Det Norske Veritas (DNV), Utilization Review Accreditation Commission  (URAC), the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care  (AAAHC), American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (Quad A), the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ), as well as the Medicare Conditions of Participation. 

  • The 2024 NAMSS Comparison of Accreditation Standards Grid**
    • Current with the Fall 2025 through Summer 2025 Exam Content Outlines for CPCS®, CPES, and CPMSM®. 
    • Last updated: August 2024.

This product also includes updates that will be made by NAMSS over the next 12 months.

**IMPORTANT: Individuals preparing to take the CPCS®, CPES, and/or CPMSM® exam(s) should review the candidate handbook for standards referenced in their appropriate examination window.

Earn 2 CE credits by receiving an 80% or higher on both corresponding standards quizzes.

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1 Question  |  Unlimited attempts  |  1/1 points to pass  |  Graded as Pass/Fail
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NAMSS Comparison of Accreditation Standards Grid
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Open to download resource. The 2024 NAMSS Comparison of Accreditation Standards Grid was last updated: August 2024.
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NAMSS Comparison of Accreditation Standards - Quiz 1
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NAMSS Comparison of Accreditation Standards - Quiz 2
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Certificate of Completion
2.00 CE Credits credits  |  Certificate available
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