CMS increasingly relies on accrediting bodies in many health care industries. Arent Fox lawyers have experience representing health care providers and suppliers before these various entities. We have advised health care providers on The Joint Commission (TJC) accreditation and assist clients in preparing for surveys, answering Requirements for Improvement and challenging adverse recommendations. We have successfully represented hospitals in overturning Preliminary Denial of Accreditation recommendations in appeal hearings. We have also drafted comments to proposed TJC Standards and Elements of Performance to ensure that TJC creates rules that address health care industry concerns.