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Starting January 2026, the Joint Commission is cutting standards in half and shifting how surveys are done. Less paperwork, broader requirements—but also new worries for compliance teams.
We break down what’s changing and how to stay ahead.

👉 https://www.empowerelearning.com/blog/joint-commission-standards-2026-what-you-need-to-know/

Joint Commission Standards Are Changing in 2026: What You Need to Know | emPower Starting January 1, 2026, the Joint Commission will roll out major updates to its standards. These changes aim to make compliance simpler but also bring new

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) applies to:

✔️Covered Entities:
1.Healthcare Providers (e.g., doctors, pharmacies)
2.Health Plans (e.g., insurance companies, Medicare)
3.Healthcare Clearinghouses (entities processing health information)

✔️Business Associates:
Entities performing services for covered entities involving the use or disclosure of protected health information (e.g., billing companies, IT providers)