 AAAHC announced the launch of a new accreditation program for hospitals in 2012, which will focus on small hospitals and will be offered through a new entity established by AAAHC, the Accreditation Association for Hospitals/Health Systems Inc. (AAHHS).AAAHC continuously reviews its standards and revises current standards and adds new standards as required by the constantly changing health care arena.Each year in August there is a public comment period where these revisions and additions are presented for review and comment by interested parties.