Accreditation

Accreditation Central

HME providers who want to be considered for contracts in the first round of competitive bidding must be accredited by Oct. 31. And some experts believe

HME providers who want to be considered for contracts in the first round of competitive bidding must be accredited by Oct. 31. And some experts believe CMS will soon announce a date by which all providers must be accredited in order to continue doing business with Medicare.

Which accrediting organization is best for your company? What are their distinguishing characteristics? How do you begin the process? How much does it cost?

Find the answers to these and other questions at Medtrade's Accreditation Central to get the information you need for making decisions and moving forward.

Sponsored by HomeCare, Accreditation Central will feature representatives from a variety of accreditation organizations whose representatives will be on hand to talk with you during exhibit hall hours all three days of the show.

Don't miss this opportunity to find the accrediting body that's right for you.

  • Accreditation Commission for Health Care
  • American Board for Certification in Orthotics & Prosthetics
  • Board for Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification
  • Community Health Accreditation Program
  • Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
  • The Compliance Team
  • Healthcare Quality Association on Accreditation
  • The Joint Commission

HOURS OF OPERATION

Tuesday, October 2
10:00 am — 5:00 pm

Wednesday, October 3
10:00 am — 5:00 pm

Thursday, October 4
10:00 am — 3:00 pm

SCHEDULE OF PRESENTATIONS

Tuesday, October 2
11:00 am — 12:00 pm
BOC Facility Accreditation: Efficient and Economical for HME/DMEs

Be aware of your options. Learn about a less expensive and more efficient option for facility accreditation. BOC has CMS Deemed Status. Discuss the expectations of CMS mandatory Facility Accreditation standards and understand the process before completing the application.

Presented by: James Newberry BOCPO, Interim Executive Director, Board for Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Strategies for Success in CARF DMEPOS Accreditation

Attend this session and learn about requirements for CARF accreditation; preparing for survey and assistance offered for success; trends from initial CARF DMEPOS surveys and what you can learn from these experiences.

Presented by: Christine M. MacDonell, Managing Director, Medical Rehabilitation and International Aging Services/Medical Rehabilitation, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

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