For sleep care providers, accreditation can affect reimbursement, operational confidence, staff development, service expansion, and the way your organization demonstrates quality…
Debunking Common Sleep Accreditation Myths
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Referral Notes in the Client/Patient Record
Sleep disorders encompass a wide range of conditions, each with unique symptoms and manifestations. Office visit notes from the patient’s referring…
Risky Business? Sleep, DMEPOS CPAP Arrangements
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is widespread across all adult age groups. Both commercial insurers and Medicare cover testing and treatment…
A New Year, A Renewed Commitment to Survey Readiness
The start of a new year offers a natural opportunity for personal reflection, goal setting, and renewal. It is also the…
Documentation Issues Drive Sleep Survey Deficiencies
Surveyors find gaps in compliance. It’s their job to help you see what may have become obscured in day-to-day activity…
Update to ACHC Standards
ACHC Standards for 2025 have been reviewed and minor changes made to reflect the goals of safe, high-quality, person-centered care that…
Documenting HSAT Device Type Improves Sleep Study Interpretation
For appropriately selected patients, Home Sleep Apnea Testing (HSAT) is a common and convenient tool for diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea…
Accreditation Deficiencies: The ACHC Sleep Expert Perspective
At ACHC we never miss an opportunity to provide education, so we were thrilled to be invited to appear on SleepWorld Magazine’s podcast.
The Purpose and Value of Mock Patient Files
For a newly opened sleep lab, or one that has just begun offering a specific service, mock patient files provide…
Prepare for Sleep Standard Updates: Recording Sleep Studies using Video
On February 1, 2025, ACHC released revisions and updates to standards for Sleep Accreditation that become effective June 1, 2025. Most of these updates clarify existing standard requirements.