Consider the future of accreditation – what are the future challenges and changes

Consider the future of accreditation – what are the future challenges and changes? Have the government regulators and Joint Commission set the bar too low? Do they fail or succeed to provide critical information needed for consumer choice or quality improvement? Select one particular segment of the healthcare industry (such as hospital, long-term care, ambulatory care, HMO, etc) and discuss the future trends and challenges for that segment as it relates to QI?