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Compounding Pharmacy: Properly Display Current Licenses, Permits
PCAB Accreditation Standards require compounding pharmacies to be compliant with all federal, state, local, and nonresident licensure/permit requirements, as applicable.

Home Infusion Therapy: Credential Verification Required for Licensed Personnel
Recent federal arrests in a scheme to sell fake nursing diplomas serve as a critical reminder to home infusion therapy organizations about the importance of verifying credentials for licensed personnel.

Hospice: CMS Revisions Impact Survey Record Review Requirements
On January 27, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released revisions to Hospice-Appendix M of the State Operations Manual.

New CMS Program Allows Voluntary Prior Authorization for Certain PMD Accessories
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently implemented a voluntary prior authorization program for certain power mobility device (PMD) accessories.

Hospice: Plan Ahead for the End of the PHE
With the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) ending soon, affected healthcare providers, including home health agencies with deemed status, will need to make adjustments as they prepare to restore normal operations.

Demonstrating Separate Services for Home Infusion Therapy Accreditation
For home infusion therapy (HIT) suppliers, the Medicare Conditions for Coverage (CfCs) apply to an organization as a whole — including all clients/patients and not just Medicare beneficiaries.

HCPCS Codes Added to F2F/WOPD List
The CMS is expanding the number of DMEPOS product codes on the Required Face-to-Face Encounter and Written Order Prior to Delivery List.

ACHC and Vital Care Collaborate for Growth and Quality in Infusion Pharmacy Services
ACHC is proud to play a part in Vital Care’s success through a longstanding partnership that provides accreditation services for franchisees as they come on board.

Hospice: Meeting Plan of Care Requirements
Your survey for ACHC Hospice Accreditation is an independent assessment that evaluates your hospice’s compliance with recognized national standards for quality and safety.

Tool Simplifies Product Lookup Process
The Competitive Bid HCPCS Lookup Tool will quickly let you know if the HCPCS code is included in the current competitive bidding program.