What are the seemingly 'small' things that HME providers can address to ensure that they incorporate the four principles of ethics — and DMEPOS supplier standards — into their businesses?
- By Margaret “Peg” Terry
- Nov 04, 2020
Annual Advisory Board Roundtable
The public health emergency’s direct impact on day-to-day HME operations includes accreditation. What do providers need to know?
- By Sandra Canally
- Oct 29, 2020
The merger marks the first between two accrediting organizations with deeming authority from CMS. HFAP will be a brand under ACHC, but the company will operate independently.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 22, 2020
The award recognizes one professional each year for achievements in service, research and outreach. The nomination window is open until Jan. 11, 2021
- By David Kopf
- Oct 15, 2020
Infection control is a critical consideration in the era of COVID-19. Here are some changes you can make to your office to help reduce the risk of infection.
- By Timothy Safley
- Sep 08, 2020
To ensure providers maintain accreditation, Medicare has allowed virtual accreditation surveys during the COVID-19 public health emergency. What do you need to know about this process?
- By Kris Kris Ravotti, RRT, RCP
- Sep 08, 2020
Nervous about your upcoming Medicare accreditation site survey? Don't be. Your AO's surveyor is just as invested in your success as you are. So what goes into a positive survey?
- By Timothy Safley
- Sep 08, 2020
Providers need accreditation to bill Medicare, but it's critical in HME businesses' overall market strategy for working with private payers, as well. What do providers need to keep in mind?
The Compliance Team’s new Pharmacy Testing Certification program gives pharmacies with the education and tools necessary to achieve certification for COVID-19 and other CLIA Waived tests.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 09, 2020
2020 HME Business Handbook: Accreditation
Medicare accreditation has become a symbol of trust and expertise. Many private pay insurance companies have come to expect accreditation from providers, making it imperative to obtain the recognition even if the HME/DME business does not frequently bill Medicare for DMEPOS claims.
Problem Solvers
Selecting the right accreditor is part of the equation, but new specialized accreditation services are also helping providers stand out from the crowd.
- By Haley Samsel
- Apr 01, 2020
The Board of Certification/Accreditation launched a website redesign in April 2019, earning the organization its tenth Stevie.
- By Haley Samsel
- Mar 10, 2020
A round-up of some of the latest accreditation services available to HME providers.
- By Haley Samsel
- Mar 01, 2020
As part of commission’s continued roll-out of new services, new program addresses demand for mail order pharmacies.
- By Haley Samsel
- Dec 03, 2019
Joshua Bressler, COF, CDME joints the Board of Certification/Accreditation as the accrediting organization's latest Survey Process Specialist.
- By Haley Samsel
- Nov 26, 2019
Sandra Canally, who is celebrating The Compliance Team’s 25th year in business, will be honored at a celebration in Chicago.
- By Haley Samsel
- Nov 21, 2019
Program designed to help providers meet new accreditation requirements in order to receive Medicare reimbursement in 2021.
- By Haley Samsel
- Nov 07, 2019
Video
The Compliance Team’s Sandra Canally chats about providing accreditation services for the past 25 years and how providers can build new services and revenues from Medicare’s new Diabetes Self-Management Training (DMST) program.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 30, 2019
Accreditation is a key asset for providers; we round up some of the services available to them.
HME Business Handbook: Accreditation
Medicare accreditation has become such a gold standard for HME care that specialized programs have emerged. What are they and how do providers take advantage of them?