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From ACHC Experts
Don’t Let Contractors Sink Your Surgery Practice: OBS Vendor Oversight and QAPI Integration, Part 1
When you run an office‐based surgery (OBS) practice, toggling between overall management and care delivery details is an ongoing challenge…
Update to ACHC Standards
ACHC Standards for 2025 have been reviewed and minor changes made to reflect the goals of safe, high-quality, person-centered care that…
The ASC Plan of Correction: A Practical Guide
Every ACHC ambulatory surgery center survey that yields a citation triggers the need for a plan of correction (POC). A post-survey…
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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.