A review of surveys shows 13 standards commonly cited, with standards related to product cleaning, storage and safety topping the list.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 19, 2023
Jane Webster, MBA joins DME accrediting organization as vice president of Strategy, Growth and Regulatory Affairs.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 19, 2023
Live from Medtrade Video
Sandy Canally, RN, of the accrediting organization The Compliance Team, explains how a new certification program helps non-DMEPOS providers differentiate their services in the retail market.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 27, 2022
Observation Deck
Start with the old Scouting motto, ‘Be Prepared.’ It applies to all facets of life and business — and it is most applicable in healthcare.
- By Sandra Canally
- Oct 20, 2022
Podcast
How providers can make the most of their accreditation and what they should expect from their accrediting organization.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 06, 2022
Podcast
Accrediting organization The Compliance Team CEO Sandy Canally, RN, has launched a new certification program to help retail HME providers. What benefits does it offer, and how do providers obtain it?
- By David Kopf
- Sep 27, 2022
Accrediting organization The Compliance Team releases a certification program to help retail HMEs demonstrate they offer care and service that patients can trust.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 26, 2022
Starting in 2023, Judi Knott will take the helm of the HME accrediting organization, replacing its current leader, Claudia Zacharias, who is retiring.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 15, 2022
Certification validates that vendors providing products and services to ACHC-accredited organizations meet the requirements of some or all relevant ACHC Standards.
Problem Solvers
The increased emphasis on infection control has made this fundamental HME business process all the more critical. What goes into effective, optimized equipment management?
- By David Kopf
- Aug 08, 2022
Accrediting organization’s president and CEO Claudia Zacharias, MBA, CAE, will retire at the end of 2022. The company will name her successor later this year.
2022 HME Business Handbook: Repair Service
- By Matthew Macpherson
- Jun 01, 2022
The certification program combines a collaborative approach and virtual surveys to help healthcare providers improve their telehealth and patient monitoring.
Podcast
How well do you understand CMS’s Covid-19 vaccine mandate when it comes to DME suppliers and DME pharmacies? Are you sure?
- By David Kopf
- Feb 28, 2022
Observation Deck
If patient relationships truly are at the heart of what HME providers do, then tracking client satisfaction is critical.
- By Sandra Canally
- Dec 01, 2021
This year’s edition of the HMEB New Products of the Year Award saw 15 winners across a variety of categories. We take closer look at what makes the 2021 award winners so special.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 01, 2021
Don't look at DMEPOS accreditation simply as a requirement. Rather, consider how you can leverage its value both in your internal procedures and in your healthcare marketplace.
One area of HME that continues to face the ongoing public health emergency is accreditation. Two accreditation professionals explain how they’ve responded to the pandemic.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 16, 2021
Video Interview
Sandy Canally of The Compliance Team discusses two new services available from her company that can help HME suppliers and DME pharmacies expand the services they provide — and their revenues.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 21, 2021
Video Interview
Caitlin Warner of The Compliance Team has been in the industry for a long time, but hasn't had a chance to get to Medtrade East until this year. She shares her perspective on the show.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 21, 2021