An independent,not-for-profit organization that evaluates and accredits healthcare organizations and is considered the predominant standards-setting and accrediting body in healthcare in the United States.

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The description matches The Joint Commission, which is a widely recognized accreditation organization in the US healthcare system. AMA (American Medical Association) is a professional association for physicians, NUCC (National Uniform Claim Committee) develops and maintains a standardized code set for healthcare providers, and NCQA (National Committee for Quality Assurance) is a non-profit organization that evaluates healthcare quality measures. However, none of them are primarily known for accrediting healthcare organizations.

An Independent,not-For-Profit Organization That Evaluates and Accredits Healthcare Organizations and Is