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AAAHC updates guidance on evaluating obese patients for surgery
The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care published an updated version of its "Ambulatory Procedure Considerations for Obese Patients Toolkit," according to a Jan. 25 news release. -
9 updates from AAAHC, Joint Commission in 2020
Here are nine key updates from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care and The Joint Commission in 2020: -
North Carolina surgery center gets AAAHC certification
Raleigh, N.C.-based Triangle Orthopaedics Surgery Center received The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care's Advanced Orthopaedic Certification, according to a Dec. 21 news release. -
Brunswick Surgery Center receives AAAHC accreditation
Leland, N.C.-based Brunswick Surgery Center achieved the Certificate of Accreditation from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, according to a Dec. 17 news release. -
CMS renews The Joint Commission's deeming authority — 4 details
CMS renewed The Joint Commission's authority to accredit ASCs seeking participation in Medicare or Medicaid, according to a Dec. 8 announcement. -
The Joint Commission debuts ASC resource hub — 4 insights
The Joint Commission launched a website section with resources specifically for ASCs, the accrediting body said in a Dec. 7 post. -
AAAHC revises guide on preoperative evaluation
The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Healthcare released an updated guide for preoperative evaluation, according to a Dec. 2 press release. -
AAAHC names new leadership in board officers and directors
The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care named new officers and three elected positions to its board of directors for 2021, according to a Nov. 10 press release. -
Plymouth Bay Orthopedic Associates receives Joint Commission certification
Plymouth (Mass.) Bay Orthopedic Associates received hip and knee replacement certification from The Joint Commission, according to a Nov. 7 report from Wicked Local. -
AAAHC publishes revised handbooks for health plans, FEHB plans
The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care published its 41st version of its Accreditation Handbook for Health Plans and the Accreditation Handbook for FEHB Health Plans, according to a Nov. 2 press release. -
South Carolina surgery center receives Blue Cross Blue Shield distinction
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina designated The Surgery Center at Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery in Columbia a Blue Distinction Center+ for spine surgery, according to an Oct. 29 report from the Columbia Star. -
Fallsgrove Endoscopy Center receives accreditation from Joint Commission
Rockville, Md.-based Fallsgrove Endoscopy Center was awarded The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for ambulatory care, according to an Oct. 22 press release. -
AAAHC awarded four-year accreditation from International Society for Quality in Health Care
Skokie, Ill.-based Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care received four-year accreditation from the International Society for Quality in Health Care's External Evaluation Association International Accreditation Program, according to an Oct. 21 press release. -
2 accreditation organizations merge with aim to streamline process for providers
The Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program will join the Accreditation Commission for Health Care to form a single company, according to an Oct. 20 statement. -
FastMed re-awarded Joint Commission Gold Seal
Raleigh, N.C.-based FastMed Urgent Care received accreditation from The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for ambulatory care, according to an Oct. 13 press release. -
AAAASF conducts virtual start-up survey for Oregon ASC — 4 details
The American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities conducted its first virtual start-up survey June 12, according to a press release. -
Baton Rouge General receives Blue Distinction for bariatric care
Blue Cross Blue Shield named Baton Rouge (La.) General as a Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery, according to a report from BRProud. -
Florida ASC passes AAAHC with 0 deficiencies — 4 things to know
St. Lucy's Eye Surgery Center in Port Charlotte, Fla., passed a survey by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care with no deficiencies. -
AAAHC bestows Bernard A. Kershner innovation awards
The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care named the winners of its Bernard A. Kershner Innovations in Quality Improvement Awards, recognizing Nemours Children's Primary Care in Orlando, Fla., and Surgery Center of Fairfield, Conn. -
Wisconsin surgery center clinches total joint certification — 3 details
Appleton, Wis.-based Orthopedic & Sports Institute of the Fox Valley received advanced certification from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, according to a Sept. 15 announcement.
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