How Office Visit Notes Support Sleep CarePosted: April 11, 2023Office visit notes from the patient’s referring physician/provider documenting the supporting symptoms associated with the patient’s need for sleep testing are critical to the client/patient record. They...
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Sleep: Preparing for Survey Interviews Can Ease Concerns
Preparing for Survey Interviews Can Ease ConcernsPosted: Apr 10, 2023Your survey for ACHC Sleep Accreditation is an independent assessment that evaluates your sleep facility’s compliance with regulatory requirements. Throughout the survey process, your Surveyor will...
Hospice: CMS Revisions Impact Survey Record Review Requirements
CMS Revisions Impact Survey Record Review RequirementsPosted: April 3, 2023On January 27, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released revisions to Hospice-Appendix M of the State Operations Manual. The biggest impacts to hospices are changes...
New CMS Program Allows Voluntary Prior Authorization for Certain PMD Accessories
New CMS Program Allows Voluntary Prior Authorization for Certain PMD AccessoriesPosted: April 3, 2023The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently implemented a voluntary prior authorization program for certain power mobility device (PMD)...
Home Care: Plan Ahead for the End of the PHE
Plan Ahead for the End of the PHEPosted: March 29, 2023With the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) ending soon, many healthcare providers, including affected home care providers, will need to make adjustments as they prepare to restore normal operations. Waivers...
Hospice: Plan Ahead for the End of the PHE
Plan Ahead for the End of the PHEPosted: March 21, 2023With the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) ending soon, affected healthcare providers, including hospices with deemed status, will need to make adjustments as they prepare to restore normal operations....
HCPCS Codes Added to F2F/WOPD List
How Office Visit Notes Support Sleep CarePosted: March 21, 2023The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is expanding the number of DMEPOS product codes on the Required Face-to-Face Encounter and Written Order Prior to Delivery List (F2F/WOPD List). A...
Behavioral Health: Securing and Releasing Confidential Information
Securing and Releasing Confidential InformationPosted: March 20, 2023Federal law requires behavioral health organizations to implement safeguards that ensure the confidentiality of sensitive service recipient information. To minimize risk, ACHC Behavioral Health...
ACHC and Vital Care Collaborate for Growth and Quality in Infusion Pharmacy Services
ACHC and Vital Care Collaborate for Growth and Quality in Infusion Pharmacy ServicesPosted: March 20, 2023Can a healthcare company achieve success, improve access for patients, and maintain a commitment to quality?Vital Care Infusion Services, LLC is a success story...
Sleep: Do Your Part for a Successful Survey
Do Your Part for a Successful SurveyPosted: March 20, 2023Your on-site survey for ACHC Sleep Accreditation is a collaborative effort between the Surveyor and your organization. Each is responsible for performing certain duties to collectively ensure a successful...