CMS deems JCAHO an accreditor for durable medical equipment
Accreditation Connection, December 11, 2006
In addition to the JCAHO, the CMS named the following 10 other agencies approved accreditors for DME:
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Community Health Accreditation Program
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Healthcare Quality Association on Accreditation
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National Board of Accreditation for Orthotic Suppliers
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Board of Certification in Pedorthics
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Accreditation Commission for Healthcare, Inc
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Board for Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification
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National Association of Boards of Pharmacy
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Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
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American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics, Inc.
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The Compliance Team, Inc.
Click here to read the CMS press release for more information. And click here to read the JCAHO's press release.
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