Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC)
Medicare Accreditation
Accreditation services that add value to HME provider businesses
With a long experience providing Medicare accreditation in HME, ACHC is introducing
packages that help providers to select the
resources they need to meet standards
for quality and safety while building their
business. Resources include on-demand
employee training, policy review, and
customized education sessions with
Education + Accreditation.
Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC)
Clinical Respiratory Patient Management and Custom Mobility
ACHC launches two new DMEPOS accreditation distinctions
National accreditor Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) has
launched two accreditation distinctions for
DMEPOS organizations, offering comprehensive
solutions to increasing demands for
accountability and better patient care. The
distinction in Clinical Respiratory Patient
Management puts emphasis on a collaborative,
teams-based approach that encompasses
assessment, treatment, documentation,
and education to enhance quality of
life and reduce hospital readmissions. The
distinction in Custom Mobility focuses on
responsive care and services that improve
activities of daily living and quality of life for
patients requiring mobility support.
Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC)
Distinction in Clinical Respiratory Patient Management
New distinctions for DMEPOSaccredited providers
Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) has developed two new
distinctions for DMEPOS-accredited
organizations. The Distinction in Clinical Respiratory Patient Management, a recognition that allows
providers to demonstrate expertise in managing respiratory conditions,
and the Distinction in Custom Mobility, a designation that recognizes
first-rate providers of custom mobility products, will further help
providers demonstrate their commitment to patients’ quality of life.
Each of these distinctions is available to providers accredited under
the ACHC DMEPOS program.
Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC)
HealthTrainU
HealthTrainU is a web-based learning
management system that houses all
continuing education needs in one
place. We have more than 200 courses in more than 20 different content libraries
written by providers, for providers. From course materials, custom timelines,
reporting, testing, and certifications, HealthTrainU allows DMEPOS and home
health providers to complete their continuing education with ease. For managers,
HealthTrainU is easy to administer and comes with training to help you get started.
HealthTrainU is a product of ACHCU, the educational division of Accreditation
Commission for Health Care (ACHC).
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.