Three things to know:
1. Certification lasts for three years and is earned after an on-site survey from a surveyor who has experience in the ambulatory orthopedic setting.
2. Compliance areas focused on in the survey include provider credentialing, patient screening and evidence-based clinical care.
3. The advanced orthopaedic certification is recognized by payers and can give ASCs an edge against competitors.
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