Rommie Johnson, MPH, PMP, manages the strategic and programmatic direction for Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASC) and Office-Based Surgery (OBS) Centers seeking accreditation and certification through ACHC. A bona fide Accreditation Nerd, Rommie sat down with us to...
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...
Cyndi Newman is an ACHC Surveyor & Senior Clinical Review Specialist for office-based surgery and ambulatory surgery centers. She is passionate about quality patient care and the collaborative nature of accreditation. In this interview, Cyndi draws from over...
Kim Karvelas has been with ACHC since 2011. As a senior regulatory manager, she has extensive knowledge of federal and state requirements in a variety of healthcare settings. She is passionate about providing excellent customer service and establishing clear lines of...
Both Becky Desaulniers and Susan Murtha have been registered nurses for over 30 years and have extensive experience working in home health. They are currently clinical review specialists for the ACHC Home Health Accreditation Program. Posted: December 23,...
Kelly Dragon, MSN, RN is a clinical review specialist, and ambulatory surgery center surveyor with ACHC. She has 17 years of nursing experience in both hospital and ambulatory environments. Her background includes obstetrical nursing, perioperative nursing, and...
For four decades, Crystal Flynt has focused on home health and hospice. She joined ACHC in 2011 as a full-time surveyor and traveled to almost every state for 13 years. Now Crystal shares her hospice accreditation expertise as a clinical review specialist for our...
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...
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...
Posted: July 28, 2025Jeffrey Reses, R.Ph., HDDP has been with ACHC since 2011, first as a surveyor and now as a Senior Pharmacy Clinical Liaison. He has over 43 years of experience as a pharmacist in a variety of settings including retail, infusion, specialty,...