Tag: Accreditation
Lincare secures reaccreditation
April 28, 2025HME News Staff
CLEARWATER, Fla. – Lincare and its wholly owned subsidiaries have been reaccredited by the Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) for HME and pharmacy services, the company announced April 16. “The CHAP accreditation is another endorsement of the good work we do,” said CEO Jeff Barnhard. “Our reaccreditation is a team achievement, exemplifying the hard work and dedication of every member of the Lincare family.” Lincare must renew its accreditation with CHAP every...
NSM receives Joint Commission accreditation
April 9, 2025HME News Staff
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — National Seating & Mobility has again earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Home Care Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. "NSM is honored to receive the Home Care reaccreditation from The Joint Commission," said Crispin Teufel, NSM CEO. "This recognition...
Mobility City Holdings earns accreditation
March 25, 2025HME News Staff
BOCA RATON, Fla. – Mobility City Holdings has announced that all of its franchises have successfully earned accreditation as HME subcontractors. This enables the company to provide a wide array of quality repair, patient delivery, rental and sales services for HME equipment to federal and state providers and health care facilities. “We are thrilled to announce that all of our locations have achieved subcontractor accreditation status,” said Diane Baratta, CEO, Mobility City Holdings....
ACHC names new finance exec
March 18, 2025HME News Staff
CARY, N.C. - The Accreditation Commission for Health Care has appointed Jonathan Kennedy as vice president of finance and corporate services after serving as interim vice president of finance. In this role, he will oversee key corporate service functions, including accounting and finance, budgeting, strategy, human resources, corporate communications and information technology. “We are thrilled to officially welcome Jon to the ACHC leadership team,” said José Domingos, president...
Fraud roundup: Accreditation, medical necessity schemes
March 17, 2025HME News Staff
Manual Delgado, 64, a former contractor for the Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC), has pleaded guilty to accepting cash bribes and self-dealing as part of a conspiracy to impede and obstruct the lawful functions of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and CMS in their administration and oversight of the Medicare program. According to court documents, Delgado, who performed inspections of DME companies to determine if they complied with CMS quality standards, accepted...
BOC looks to Joshua Mullins to ‘grow community’
March 4, 2025HME News Staff
OWINGS MILLS, Md. – The Board of Certification/Accreditation has added Joshua Mullins as director of business development. Mullins joins BOC with more than 15 years of experience in the DMEPOS industry, most recently as vice president of business development for iFIT Prosthetics. “We are delighted to welcome Josh to the BOC team,” said BOC President and CEO Judi Knott. “With his extensive experience in DMEPOS, Josh brings invaluable industry knowledge and a passion for fostering...
ACHC renewed as deeming authority for home health accreditation
March 3, 2025HME News Staff
CARY, N.C. – The Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) has received continued approval from CMS as a national accrediting organization for home health agencies (HHAs). This renewal, effective until 2031, affirms that ACHC’s accreditation program meets or exceeds Medicare Conditions of Participation (CoPs) for HHAs. “ACHC remains committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered accreditation services that help home health providers ensure compliance with CMS requirements...
ACHC names new associate director
February 11, 2025HME News Staff
CARY, N.C. – The Accreditation Commission for Health Care has hired Deborah Panza, BS, RRT, RPSGT, as its associate director of DMEPOS, sleep and mobile dentistry. She brings 25 years of experience working within the respiratory therapy, sleep and DMEPOS programs in the University of North Carolina health System. “We are excited to welcome Deborah to the ACHC team,” said José Domingos, president and CEO of ACHC. “Her leadership experience, clinical expertise, and deep...
BOC seeks next Certificant of the Year
February 4, 2025HME News Staff
OWINGS MILLS, Md. - The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) is calling for nominations for its Certificant of the Year Award. The award recognizes one BOC-certified individual for outstanding achievements in service, research and outreach. "Our Certificant of the Year Award program remains a distinguished opportunity to honor the exceptional skills and contributions of BOC-certified professionals," says BOC President and CEO Judi Knott. "We look forward to celebrating the remarkable...
BOC announces slate of new leaders
January 28, 2025HME News Staff
OWINGS MILLS, Md. – The Board of Certification/Accreditation has named the members of the Executive Committee of its board of directors. Members of the committee are:
Chairman: Cameron Stewart, BOCO, BOCP, co-founder of Alcam Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics in Riverside, Calif.
Vice-chairman: Abel Guevara III, DHA, MHIM, eFACHDM, RHIA, mMBA, CPhT-Adv, CDME, vice president of DME for MedicusRx in Houston
Secretary: Angela Presley, Ph.D., BOCPD, COF, program manager...