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ACHC earns CMS Approval

ACHC earns CMS approval as a national accreditor for Home Health Accreditation through 2031.

From ACHC Experts

  • Articles
  • Webinars
  • Events
Be Prepared for Medicare NPE Validation Visits – Part 5: Handling Issues
October 1, 2025 | DMEPOS
Understanding Cold Chain Shipping
September 24, 2025 | Pharmacy
Accreditation Theater: The Illusion of Rigor in Healthcare Accreditation
Don’t Let Contractors Sink Your Surgery Practice: OBS Vendor Oversight and QAPI Integration, Part 1
September 5, 2025 | Office-Based Surgery
Update to ACHC Standards
The ASC Plan of Correction: A Practical Guide
August 22, 2025 | Ambulatory Surgery Center
Hospitals Must Identify Patients at Risk to Reduce Workplace Violence
Documenting HSAT Device Type Improves Sleep Study Interpretation
August 22, 2025 | Sleep
Maintenance Protocols Drive Testing Accuracy
August 18, 2025 | Clinical Labs
A Growth Mindset Approach to Managing Grievances
August 5, 2025 | Behavioral Health
Events

After the event date has passed, many ACHCU events remain available on-demand. Click the link for more information.

ACHCU Academy
March 2-4, 2026
Physical Environment and Life Safety Master Class – 2025
May 28, 2025 | July 23, 2025 | September 17, 2025 | November 19, 2025
Building a Compliant and Impactful QAPI Program Master Class
November 11, 18, 2025
Surgical Services Master Class
October 2, 16, 30, 2025
Insights on Workplace Violence Master Class Series
September 12, 19, 26, 2025
Pharmacy Success Master Class: Acquisitions, Audits, and Beyond
May 7, 14, 21, 2025
Payor Pathways
May 2024
Mastering Home Care Marketing 201
November 2023
Mastering Home Care Marketing 101
September 2023

What we offer

Accreditation

validates that a healthcare organization’s policies, processes, and care delivery meet recognized standards for quality and safety using a comprehensive survey process conducted by ACHC as an independent third-party. Learn more.

Accreditation Distinctions

is based on a focused review and evaluation of a defined specialty service offered by an ACHC-accredited healthcare organization as measured against recognized standards for excellence in that specialty area.

Certification

is a focused review and evaluation of a defined program within a healthcare organization as measured against recognized standards for specialty care. Learn more.

Education

is what makes ACHC different. We surround you with resources for your success. ACHC experts in every program are passionate about offering actionable guidance and support.

By the numbers

ACHC organizations expect more because ACHC delivers.

ACCREDITATION

79 years

of education-based healthcare accreditation.

DISTINCTIONS

19 options

recognize specialized expertise in accredited organizations.

CUSTOMER CARE

99%

strongly agree that ACHC standards are relevant to their setting.

ACCREDITATION

69 services

keep ACHC standards relevant to your organization.

EDUCATION

17,966

registrants attended ACHCU webinars in 2024

EDUCATION

68 webinars

offered free-of-charge by ACHCU in 2024

CERTIFICATION

7 programs

validate excellence in specialty programs.

EDUCATION

22 articles

authored by ACHC experts appeared in healthcare media.

COMMUNITY

$240,000

donated through ACHC’s annual Chipping in for Charity golf event.

CUSTOMER CARE

97%

are happy with the responsiveness of their Account Advisor.

EDUCATION

68,000 ft²

expansion of ACHC’s headquarters, including new education labs

COMMUNITY

15+ years

of staff participation in the Salvation Army of Wake County Angel Tree Program.

ACCREDITATION

5,987

surveys conducted by ACHC surveyors in 2024.

EDUCATION

1,717

registered for the monthly hospital Coffee Chat in 2024.

CUSTOMER CARE

97%

like how the ACHC Surveyor(s) interacted with their staff at all levels.

EDUCATION

10 editions

of ACHC’s Surveyor published in 2024.