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Facts about The Joint Commission

Founded in 1951, The Joint Commission evaluates and accredits nearly 21,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States. An independent, not-for-profit organization, The Joint Commission is the nation's oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care. Learn More

A World of Difference: Video Presentation

Our Mission: To continuously improve health care for the public, in collaboration with other stakeholders, by evaluating health care organizations and inspiring them to excel in providing safe and effective care of the highest quality and value.

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You: The Smart Patient

“You: The Smart Patient: An Insider’s Handbook For Getting The Best Treatment” is being published by Free Press, a division of Simon and Schuster, and represents a clear departure from the typical... Learn More

The Smart Parent's Guide

The Joint Commission’s and Joint Commission Resources’ second book specifically for the public – The Smart Parent’s Guide to Getting Your Kids Through Illnesses, Accidents, and Checkups: Expert Answers to the Questions Parents Ask Most. Learn More