Define and distinguish between licensure, certification (for Medicare), and accreditation for healthcare organizations. Explain how the three terms are similar and how they are different. Using various resources, including an online search, create a table contrasting accreditation and state licensure and Medicare certification. Include the following variables:
Oversight agency
Purpose of review
Mandatory or voluntary
Funding of review
Measures (achievable or minimum standards)
Award
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