Hospice care is at an inflection point. More patients and families are choosing hospice as a compassionate, patient-centered approach to end-of-life care. At the same time,…
Executive Commentary │ Addressing Fraud in Hospice Care
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What is Healthcare Compliance?
Healthcare compliance is the ongoing process of ensuring a healthcare organization follows applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards while operating ethically and …
Executive Commentary | 2026 DMEPOS Regulatory Changes
Over the past several weeks, the DMEPOS community has been navigating a period of heightened uncertainty. Regulatory changes, evolving interpretations…
Accreditation Theater: The Illusion of Rigor in Healthcare Accreditation
In 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 faces its own version…
Accreditation 2025: What’s Changing, What’s Not
The healthcare accreditation landscape is undergoing visible transformation. As industry giants race to simplify standards, reduce burden, and modernize their models…
Mergers, Acquisitions & Accreditation, oh my!
News of healthcare mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is everywhere.
Management Is Key to Coping with Stress
Stress is a part of everyone’s life. Too much of it can immobilize us, affecting our enjoyment of life and others.
Stop Wasting Time, Part 2: Promote Meeting Engagement
Mention 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 exchange of ideas.
Stop Wasting Time, Part 1: Use an Agenda to Successfully Host a Meeting
Hosting a successful meeting is more than luck. It takes careful planning and consideration of what you expect to accomplish.
Igniting a Virtuous Cycle
Receiving 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 within your organization that extends outward into the communities you serve.