WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has announced the receipt of an application from the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities dba Quad A, Highland Park, Illinois, seeking continued recognition as a national accrediting organization for rural health clinics (RHCs).

This application is for RHCs that wish to participate in the Medicare or Medicaid programs.