Pharmacy Accreditation
There are many questions about the recently passed health care reform act and how it affects pharmacies and accreditation. Author: Mary Ellen Conway, RN, BSN read more
View ArticleCustomer Satisfaction
Assessing customer feedback is a requirement, not just a suggestion. Author: Mary Ellen Conway, RN, BSN read more
View ArticleWatch the Clock
Is your accreditation renewal approaching? Author: Mary Ellen Conway, RN, BSN read more
View ArticleKeep the Lines Open
Your accreditor is an extension of CMS, so keep up communication. Author: Mary Ellen Conway, RN, BSN read more
View ArticleWatch the Calendar
Over 98,000 DME providers became accredited or re-accredited in 2008 and 2009. More than three-quarters of them became accredited for the first time. Author: Mary Ellen Conway, RN, BSN read more
View ArticleTime to Renew
Many providers are due for accreditation renewal It’s time for three-fourths of accredited providers to renew accreditation. A majority of these providers were accredited for the first time in 2009,...
View ArticleConnecting the Dots
Accreditation, competitive bidding and comprehensive product lists There has been a bit of concern lately regarding the connection between accreditation, bids submitted in Round Two of Competitive...
View ArticleClear Communications
Keeping contact information current will allay confusion In the last three weeks I’ve had to replace both my laptop and my cell phone. While some data can be transferred easily from one device to...
View ArticleAnnual Education Requirements
Prepare early for the training CMS requires of all HME/DME technical staff As the New Year is beginning, it seems fit to review one of the annual requirements we have from our accreditors: Annual...
View ArticleAnnual Education Requirements
Prepare early for the training CMS requires of all HME/DME technical staff As the New Year is beginning, it seems fit to review one of the annual requirements we have from our accreditors: Annual...
View ArticleA Detail at the Deadline
You could have some critical paperwork to do. Author: Mary Ellen Conway, RN, BSN read more
View ArticleConsistent Inconsistency
Maintain correct processes and practices — all the time, every day. Author: Mary Ellen Conway, RN, BSN read more
View ArticleEmergency Preparedness
Test your emergency and disaster plans to make sure they work. Author: Mary Ellen Conway, RN, BSN read more
View ArticleTime Flies
Is it time to conduct your annual performance evaluations? Author: Mary Ellen Conway, RN, BSN read more
View ArticleAdding New Services
Are you accredited to provide the new products you're considering? Author: Mary Ellen Conway, RN, BSN read more
View ArticlePractical Tips for Securing Accreditation
Starting a new DME business I know it’s hard to believe, but there are many new DME suppliers getting into the business these days, in both competitive and non-competitive bidding areas. Our office is...
View ArticleNew PECOS Accreditation Process Takes Effect Jan. 6
Enroll to avoid being denied by CMS After several retractions, CMS announced that Jan. 6, 2014, is the day that Phase Two of the Internet-based Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS)...
View ArticleAdding New Services
Are you accredited to provide the new products you're considering? Author: Mary Ellen Conway, RN, BSN read more
View ArticlePharmacy Accreditation
There are many questions about the recently passed health care reform act and how it affects pharmacies and accreditation. Author: Mary Ellen Conway, RN, BSN read more
View ArticleCustomer Satisfaction
Assessing customer feedback is a requirement, not just a suggestion. Author: Mary Ellen Conway, RN, BSN read more
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