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Are There Gaps in Your Meeting Minutes?
Governing body meeting minutes serve as a legal and regulatory safeguard for ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). As organizations navigate an increasingly complex…

New Rules Reshape Hospice Election Process
Hospice admission rules are significantly changing this fall as the Hospice Election Statement Addendum becomes mandatory for all Medicare patients requesting care….

Your Compliance Date and Reaccreditation
One of the most important concepts to remember is the compliance or readiness date you identified during the application process. When selecting…

Sleep Accreditation and Medicare Reimbursement: Choosing the Right Partner
Medicare does not mandate one specific accrediting organization (AO) for sleep labs or facilities. To receive Medicare reimbursement, providers must meet the…

Plan for Reaccreditation with a Look Back
One of the most important concepts to remember is the compliance or readiness date you identified during the application process…

Care Plans Drive Behavioral Health Progress
ACHC Behavioral Health Accreditation Standard BH5-3A is short and to the point: “There is a written plan of care for each service recipient.” Required elements…