Tag: Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC)
ACHC launches accreditation distinction for Ig therapy
March 18, 2026HME News Staff
CARY, N.C. – The Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) has partnered with the Immunoglobulin National Society (IgNS) to launch the Distinction in Immunoglobulin Therapy. This new distinction offers specialty and infusion pharmacies a formal path to demonstrate advanced clinical and operational excellence in the delivery of immunoglobulin (Ig) therapy across all sites of care. “This partnership is an important step toward improving patient safety in Ig therapy,” said Matt...
AOM becomes ‘early adopter’ with new Ig therapy distinction
March 10, 2026HME News Staff
ARLINGTON, Texas – AOM Infusion (AOM) has earned the Distinction in Immunoglobulin (Ig) Therapy from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) in collaboration with the Immunoglobulin National Society (IgNS). This distinction is designed to identify immunoglobulin therapy centers of excellence, and AOM is proud to be among the first infusion therapy providers nationwide to receive it, the company says. “This distinction reflects the work we do every day to improve health and...
In brief: Synthpop gets funding, Break Up bill introduced, NCPA’s Hoey testifies
February 13, 2026HME News Staff
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Synthpop, Inc., a health care AI company building agentic automation to eliminate administrative bottlenecks in payer, provider and patient operations, has received a $15 million Series A, bringing the company’s total funding to $23 million.
Over the past year, Synthpop says it has demonstrated significant traction, processing over 2 million patients and now integrating with eight major EHR systems.
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ACHC receives six-year renewal by CMS
February 12, 2026HME News Staff
CARY, N.C. – The Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) has received continued approval from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) as a national accrediting organization for its hospice and critical access hospital (CAH) programs. This six-year renewal, effective until 2031, is the longest term available. The achievement affirms that ACHC’s accreditation programs meet or exceed Medicare Conditions of Participation for hospice and CAHs. For...
In brief: Lofta’s partnership, AdaptHealth’s upgrade, Ronda Buhrmester’s move
January 30, 2026HME News Staff
SAN DIEGO – Lofta, a provider of direct-to-consumer sleep apnea care, has partnered with Accomplish Health, a virtual obesity and metabolic health platform, to address the comorbidities between sleep apnea and obesity.
By addressing obesity alongside sleep apnea, the companies aim to improve patient outcomes, enhance adherence to therapy and support sustainable, long-term health improvements.
"Sleep apnea and obesity are deeply interconnected, yet they are too...
ACHC releases white paper on impact of accreditation on care
January 28, 2026HME News Staff
CARY, N.C. – The Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) has released a new white paper detailing findings from a successful three-year, state-funded pilot program that evaluated the impact of accreditation on adult care homes and assisted living communities in North Carolina. The company says the pilot represents a comprehensive evaluation of accreditation in adult care settings and reinforces that its accreditation helps build safer,...
ACHCU learning management system earns five-year accreditation from IACET
January 7, 2026HME News Staff
Cary, N.C. – The Accreditation Commission for Health Care’s learning management system, HealthTrainU, offered through its educational subsidiary ACHCU, has earned a new five-year accreditation from the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). The accreditation period runs from Dec. 1, 2025, through Nov. 30, 2030. “We are proud to once again meet the ANSI/IACET Standard and provide healthcare organizations with a trusted, flexible...
ACHC launches rebrand focusing on meaningful quality improvement
November 18, 2025HME News Staff
CARY, N.C. - The Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) has launched a new brand campaign supported by a new video “THE Choice” and a refreshed digital presence at www.achc.org. “Accreditation should empower, not encumber,” said José Domingos, president and CEO of ACHC. “While others market simplification as innovation, ACHC has always focused on meaningful quality improvement. We’ve never imposed the unnecessary...
In brief: Republican sign-on letter, Aeroflow Sleep survey, Finnegan Health Services buy
October 24, 2025HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – Reps. Dan Meuser and Mariannette Miller-Meeks are spearheading a sign-on letter asking CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz to prevent flawed provisions for a new round of the competitive bidding program (CBP) from taking effect, AAHomecare reports.
In a time-sensitive call to action, the groups are asking industry stakeholders to reach out to Republicans in the House of Representatives to sign on to the letter.
“If you are represented in the House...
ACHC taps new pharmacy program director
October 22, 2025HME News Staff
CARY, N.C. – The Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) has appointed Caroline Girardeau as director of the Pharmacy Program. Girardeau has held leadership roles at premier health care institutions, including pharmacy management and clinical coordination positions at UNC REX Healthcare, specialty roles at UNC Chapel Hill Medical Center and WakeMed Health and Hospitals, and clinical research positions with leading Clinical Research Organizations (CROs). “I am honored to join an...