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ACHC Receives Deeming Authority for Home Infusion Therapy Accreditation

Apr 24, 2020 2:57:54 PM / by ACHC posted in CMS, Home Infusion Therapy

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced its recognition of Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) as a national accrediting organization for home infusion therapy suppliers through 2024.

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Stepping Stones: 5 Tips to Prepare for Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation

Oct 10, 2019 2:19:05 PM / by Jon Pritchett, Pharm.D., RPh., Program Director at ACHC and Mike Becker, Director of Quality and Accreditation at Trellis Rx

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Earning Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation is a key milestone for a health system specialty pharmacy program seeking to demonstrate the value and quality of their care and services. Key industry stakeholders such as payors, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and even providers value the impartial evaluation that accreditation provides.

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Why You Should Dwell on Dwell Time!

Aug 8, 2019 10:24:53 AM / by ACHC posted in PCAB

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By Lori A. DeVito, RPh., HDDP, Compounding Pharmacy Specialist, PCAB Surveyor

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Our P&P Manuals Can Be a Guide to Your Success and Stability

Jul 16, 2019 2:58:57 PM / by ACHC posted in ACHCU, Pharmacy, Rx

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Arriving at a desired quality threshold can require a guiding hand. Everyone needs guidance or assistance from time to time, which is where we at Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) come in.

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Completion of an Annual Summary of Performance Improvement Continues to Be One of the Most Missed Standards During a Survey

Mar 1, 2019 8:30:52 AM / by ACHC posted in PCAB

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By Lori A. DeVito, RPh., HDDP, PCAB Compounding Pharmacy Specialist

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ACHC Releases Revisions to PCAB Standards

Feb 28, 2019 1:52:11 PM / by ACHC posted in Uncategorized

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Jon Pritchett Pharm.D., RPh., Associate Director of Pharmacy

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Annual ACHC Standard Updates

Feb 27, 2019 2:11:32 PM / by ACHC posted in ACHC Today, DMEPOS, Home Health, Hospice, PCAB, Private Duty, Programs, Rx, Sleep

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On an annual basis, ACHC reviews the standards for each accreditation program to ensure relevancy. Generally the revisions are minor and include additions, deletions, and clarifications. The 2019 revisions were released February 1. All deletions and clarifications became effective February 1. New standards and additions to standards become effective June 1.

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The importance of the Certificate of Analysis and updating the Master Formulation Record

Feb 14, 2019 4:18:10 PM / by ACHC posted in PCAB

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By Lori A. DeVito, RPh., HDDP, PCAB Compounding Pharmacy Specialist

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CMS Lifts Home Health Moratoria in FL, TX, MI & IL

Jan 31, 2019 2:43:59 PM / by ACHC posted in Accreditation, ACHC Today, CMS, Florida, Home Health, Illinois, Medicare, Michigan, Moratoria, Programs, texas, Uncategorized

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According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), “As of January 30, 2019, there are no active Medicare Provider Enrollment Moratoria in any State or U.S. territories.”  CMS announced Wednesday that the provider enrollment moratoria on home health agencies in Illinois, Michigan, Texas, and Florida have expired. The notice from CMS can be read here.

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Welcome to the U!

Jan 15, 2019 10:57:15 AM / by ACHC posted in ACHCU

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As of Jan. 14, you’ll see a new, more dynamic branding message from Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC), as Accreditation University is now known as ACHCU.

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