Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC)

Home Infusion Therapy Program

Ahead of reimbursement changes, ACHC launches home infusion therapy program

As home infusion therapy providers must be accredited by a CMS-approved organization by Jan. 1, 2021 in order to receive Medicare reimbursement, the Accreditation Commission for Health Care has launched a new accreditation program for suppliers. The commission will assist providers with education, assessment, medication review and development of the plan of care provided by healthcare professionals during a home visit.

Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC)

Mail-Order Pharmacies Program

Mail-order pharmacies can gain accreditation through new program

Responding to a growing trend in the pharmacy industry, the Accreditation Commission for Health Care has introduced a new accreditation service for mail-order pharmacies. The program helps organizations address standards concerning pharmacy licensure, patient records, shipping methodology and more before earning recognition for their quality control systems. In addition, the accreditation will also help pharmacies meet the requirements of payers.

Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC)

Transition Program

Through transition program, organizations can transfer accreditation to ACHC

Through the ACHC Transition Program, organizations have the chance to transfer their accreditation to the Accreditation Commission for Health Care. Earning accreditation involves a simple four-step transition process and does not require any annual fees. Those steps include submitting a registration and $500 deposit, undergoing a review of accreditation documents, learning about policy and procedures with a clinical educator and earning approval.

Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC)

HealthTrainU

Accreditation Commission for Health Care reinvents program

• Learning management system improves the education experience for healthcare providers, as they prepare for and maintain their accreditation and licensure.
• Enhancements will be made over the next few months to better serve other healthcare professionals.
• Formally known as MED U.

Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC)

Accreditation Commission for Health Care Inc.

New Online Offering Provides Centralized Resource for Providers

• Accreditation University (AU), a division of Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC), has launched its official website, accreditationuniversity.com, which provides a central site for clients to view, research, and purchase AU products to prepare for ACHC Accreditation.
• The ISO 9001:2000 certified organization includes seven accrediting programs: DMEPOS, pharmacy, sleep, home health, hospice and behavioral health.
• Features a “checklist for success” workbook, which takes organizations step by step through each of ACHC’s standards and accreditation process. The workbook is designed for both new and existing agencies and will include best practices, survey tips and various tools to maintain compliance.