Accreditation
In the years since Medicare accreditation was announced as
a requirement, providers have realized the value of demonstrating to referral
partners and patients that they have earned a gold standard in HME service.
As providers face an increasingly competitive landscape and regulatory
hurdles, accreditation has become one way to stand out from the pack.
To earn accreditation, providers must show that they are following the
proper policies and procedures when it comes to claims documentation,
equipment handling, patient satisfaction and the production of better patient
outcomes. In addition to the financial value accreditation can bring providers
as a reputation booster, the process of earning the distinction allows businesses
to recognize where they can improve on regulatory matters and fix
those issues accordingly. While those errors may have fallen to the wayside
in previous eras, HME providers now have the chance to correct them and
obtain a status that recognizes that progress.
With the rise of specialized accreditation services, providers can also show
that they have expertise in areas that have become increasingly important in the
world of home medical equipment, including DMEPOS, home infusion therapy,
respiratory care and more. Requirements to obtain these accreditations may be
stringent, but once providers reach their goals, they can use the achievement to
boost their market value by showing they are among the best of the best.
Let’s take a closer look at some of the latest accreditation services for
providers, ranging from DMEPOS programs to specialized home respiratory
accreditation.
Board of Certification/Accreditation International (BOC)
Expedited Accreditation Option
Sped-up program guarantees that providers same time and money
- Provides CMS-compliant opportunity to begin serving Medicare patients sooner while
ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements.
- Expedited service guarantees a visit from a surveyor within 10 business days.
- BOC’s customer service ensures providers receive step-by-step, expert guidance.
Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP)
CHAP Accreditation
Program provides flexible standards and experienced site inspectors
- CHAP has created accreditation Standards of Excellence
for HME, which reflect state and federal
laws, as well as best practices in the industry.
- CHAP standards provide guidance and are flexible to accommodate business models.
- Standards detail all necessary requirements and components of policies and procedures.
Healthcare Quality Association on Accreditation (HQAA)
DMEPOS Accreditation
Gain access to full-line and limited DMEPOS accreditation options
- Web-based process is intuitive and individualized, with each customer is assigned an
accreditation
coach to ensure that no one walks through the process alone.
- Limited DMEPOS and full-line DMEPOS accreditation tailored
specifically to client needs.
- Customers provided with tools to ensure that they stay informed about changes in
requirements.
Accreditation Commission for Health Care
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
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.
Board of Certification/Accreditation International (BOC)
Expedited Accreditation Option
Faster program helps providers save time, money
- This service provides a CMS-compliant opportunity to begin serving Medicare patients sooner while ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements.
- Expedited service guarantees a visit from a surveyor within 10 business days.
- BOC’s customer service ensures providers receive step-by-step, expert guidance throughout the entire process.
Accreditation Commission for Health Care
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.
Compliance Team
Patient-Centered Respiratory Home
Program helps respiratory providers differentiate
- Designation highlights the role of respiratory HME as the “go to” provider for respiratory care management.
- The program enhances patient management practices through concise measures that cover care planning, provider coordination and communication between respiratory specialists and prescribers.
- The only designation that recognizes respiratory HMEs for their expertise in care coordination for the medical community.
HealthCare Quality Association on Accreditation
DMEPOS Accreditation
- Web-based process is intuitive and individualized, with each customer is assigned an accreditation coach to ensure that no one walks through the process alone.
- Limited DMEPOS and full-line DMEPOS accreditation program is tailored specifically to client needs.
- Once accredited, customers are provided with tools to ensure that they stay informed about changes in requirements.
The Joint Commission
Accreditation for DMEPOS
Helping HMEs make themselves the 'partner of choice'
- Process-oriented standards focus on operational areas that critically impact the safety and quality of DMEPOS services.
- Proactively manages critical risks and enhances operational consistency.
- Helps gain access to managed care contracting opportunities.