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ACHC earns CMS Approval

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

Mastering Informed Consent

Questions posed during ACHCU’s monthly Coffee Chat live webinar often serve to reveal opportunities to extend education and develop additional resources for ACHC-accredited hospitals. In March 2025, the topic was medical record documentation.

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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.

Who we serve

We accredit and certify over 26,000 organizations across 27 programs.

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.