What should an HME provider look for in an accreditation organization?
CMS has selected 10 Deemed Status Providers for accreditation. They are: • Joint Commission (JCAHO) • National Association of Boards of Pharmacy • Board of Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification • The Compliance Team, Inc. • American Board for Certification in O&P, Inc. • The National Board of Accreditation for Orthotic Suppliers • Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities • Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP) • HealthCare Quality Association on Accreditation (HQAA) • Accreditation Commission for Health Care, Inc. As you review these programs, look for the program that works best for your organization. If your referral sources or the networks you participate in require a particular accreditation program, then your choice has already been made. If not, visit booths at MedTrade, look at the standards, call the offices and talk to the staff, ask them your questions and talk to providers who are accredited by them. Your best bet is to work with the organization you fe
