The Most-Cited Deficiencies of Sleep Labs During Accreditation Surveys
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AASM Offering Expedited Accreditation for Sleep Facilities Impacted by Revised Medicare Policies
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) has created a new program that will expedite accreditation applications for sleep facilities impacted by recent changes to Medicare coverage policies for sleep studies. Earlier this...
Read MoreNational Sleep Foundation Continuing Medical Education Earns ACCME Highest Accreditation Recognition
The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) has been awarded Accreditation with Commendation by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). This designation recognizes organizations that excel as continuing...
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Sleep-Specific Accreditation Catches Centers with Medicare Patients by Surprise
A clarification to a local coverage determination has sleep centers rushing to earn a tailored accreditation to continue to get reimbursed for polysomnography. Some call for additional communication channels between Medicare and its providers.
Read MoreAccrediting Organizations in Sleep Medicine Side-by-Side Comparison Guide (January 2017)
Compare 5 accrediting organizations in sleep medicine side-by-side.
Read MoreACHC Launches Accreditation University Website
Accreditation University (AU), a division of Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC), has launched its official website on January 11, 2016, in an effort to bring the best possible experience to AU customers. The new...
Read MoreAccrediting Organizations in Sleep Medicine Side-by-Side Comparison Guide (2016)
Compare 5 accrediting organizations in sleep medicine side-by-side. The accreditors matrix compares parameters such as the year the first sleep medicine accreditation was awarded, accreditation categories, costs, timeframe, on-site visit requirement, number of facilities accredited to date, length accreditation is valid for, and renewal requirements.
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Accreditation University Launches as Division of ACHC
Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) announces the launch of Accreditation University...
Read MoreACHC Sleep Accreditation Accepted by Highmark Health
Accreditation Commission for Health Care’s Sleep Accreditation program recently received acceptance by Highmark Health, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Effective beginning August 2015, the...
Read MoreACHC Sleep Accreditation Accepted by PacificSource Health Plans
Accreditation Commission for Health Care’s (ACHC) Sleep Accreditation program recently received acceptance by PacificSource Health Plans. The approval by PacificSource will allow ACHC-accredited sleep providers in Oregon, Idaho,...
Read MoreAccrediting Organizations in Sleep Medicine Comparison Guide (2015)
Compare 4 accrediting organizations in sleep medicine side by side. The matrix compares aspects such as costs, timeframe, number of years the accreditation is valid for, and renewal process.
Read MoreACHC Sleep Accreditation Accepted by Florida Local Coverage Determination
First Coast Service Options Inc has revised the requirements for the Florida Local Coverage Determination (LCD) #L29949 to accept Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) as a recognized accreditor of sleep labs. The...
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The Compliance Team Expands Patient Satisfaction Portal to All DMEPOS Organizations
Effective tomorrow, The Compliance Team (TCT)’s web-based patient satisfaction reporting and...
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6 Considerations When Selecting an Accreditor
Accreditation can unlock the door to improved patient care, a consistently high quality level, and greater network access by meeting the requirements of many private payors. An important early step is choosing your accreditation organization wisely.
Read MoreKansas Dentist: AADSM Accreditation Benefits Practice
After achieving American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) Dental Sleep Medicine Facility Accreditation for her practice in 2012, Nancy Addy, DDS, says it has raised the profile of Snoring and Sleep Apnea Dental Treatment...
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The Compliance Team Celebrates 20 Years
Congratulations to accreditation organization The Compliance Team Inc (TCT) on its 20th...
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