NAMSS Comparison of Accreditation Standards

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. 

This product includes two versions of the Comparison Grid: 

• 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.
• The 2025 NAMSS Comparison of Accreditation Standards Grid**
  • Current to standards released as of July 1, 2025. This grid will not be reflected on certification examinations until Fall of 2026 for CPCS®, CPES, and CPMSM®. 
  • Last Updated: September 2025.

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.

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