Posted: January 19, 2026A Message from Our President & CEO Over the past several weeks, the DMEPOS community has been navigating a period of heightened uncertainty. Regulatory changes, evolving interpretations, and an increase in industry noise have understandably...
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Accreditation Theater: The Illusion of Rigor in Healthcare Accreditation
By: ACHC Posted: September 11, 2025In the post-9/11 era, the term "Security Theater" emerged to describe over-the-top yet ineffective airport security procedures designed more to make travelers feel safe than to actually increase safety. Today, healthcare...
Accreditation 2025: What’s Changing, What’s Not
Posted: September 4, 2025A Message from Our President & CEO The healthcare accreditation landscape is undergoing visible transformation. As industry giants race to simplify standards, reduce burden, and modernize their models, providers are left wondering: What’s...
Mergers, Acquisitions & Accreditation, oh my!
Mergers, Acquisitions & Accreditation, oh my!Posted: March 9, 2022News of healthcare mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is everywhere. Generally, both sides involved in these consolidations and partnerships enter in good faith with a goal to create value—for the...
Management Is Key to Coping with Stress
How Office Visit Notes Support Sleep CarePosted: February 1, 2022Stress is a part of everyone’s life. Too much of it can immobilize us, affecting our enjoyment of life and others. While stress is our reaction to a threat, most threats are based on our perceptions of...
Stop Wasting Time, Part 2: Promote Meeting Engagement
Stop Wasting Time, Part 2: Promote Meeting EngagementPosted: December 13, 2021Mention a meeting and eyes are sure to roll. (Another one!) When everyone these days is hurrying to get things done, a meeting sometimes can seem more like an intrusion than a valuable...
Stop Wasting Time, Part 1: Use an Agenda to Successfully Host a Meeting
Stop Wasting Time, Part 1: Use an Agenda to Successfully Host a MeetingPosted: December 1, 2021Meetings can either be a waste of time or an effective way to achieve an outcome. Hosting a successful meeting is more than luck. It takes careful planning and consideration...
Igniting a Virtuous Cycle
Igniting a Virtuous CyclePosted: July 2, 2021Receiving accreditation or a specialty distinction or certification is an achievement worth promoting. Sharing the meaning of accreditation and news of your recognition by ACHC can start a cycle of positive engagement...