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.
ASC Accreditation, Licensure & Medicare Certification
Here are nine key updates from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care and The Joint Commission in 2020:
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.
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 renewed The Joint Commission's authority to accredit ASCs seeking participation in Medicare or Medicaid, according to a Dec. 8 announcement.
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The Joint Commission launched a website section with resources specifically for ASCs, the accrediting body said in a Dec. 7 post.
The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Healthcare released an updated guide for preoperative evaluation, according to a Dec. 2 press release.
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 (Mass.) Bay Orthopedic Associates received hip and knee replacement certification from The Joint Commission, according to a Nov. 7 report from Wicked Local.
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.