The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) was established in 1966 as an alternative to Joint Commission certification. Services provided by rehabilitation facilities are subtly specified in different ways than general hospitals. It’s fitting, then, that they have their own, more specified accreditation system for their services.
Summary: Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) are gaining in popularity as a result of the Affordable Care Act. Have you considered the benefits of ACOs from both the patient and provider perspectives? One of the goals of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is to provide coordinated care which, in turn, increases quality and efficiency within the healthcare field, and reduces costs. ACOs – What is an ACO? ACOs are groups of providers which form an organization based upon the Medical Home (or PCMH) concept. The Medical Home places responsibility for the coordination of care with the primary physician. The primary care physician coordinates with other physicians and providers such as specialty physicians, laboratories and diagnostic imaging, providing a central point for the patient’s medical information.
What is an Accountable Care Organization? What is the basis of an ACO? What are the requirements of an ACO? What types of ACOs exist?
What is an ACO?
ACO stands for Accountable Care Organization.
What are the risks and rewards?
What are the concerns surrounding ACOs?
The electronic medical record isn't a new concept, but they are emphasized greatly in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) aka Healthcare Reform aka Obamacare and will be tied to Medicare reimbursement beginning in 2015.
Summary: Let’s discuss the ABCs of CARF accreditation. Who is CARF? Who is eligible for CARF accreditation? Why CARF? What are the benefits of CARF accreditation? How is […]
Summary: How to become accredited. What is the process required to achieve TJC accreditation? What does TJC accreditation mean?
TJC accreditation is a national recognition for a healthcare […]
BHM extends sincere congratulations to Patient Point-Florida on their recent accreditation success. One of Patient Point’s multi-site providers in New York was awarded NCQA accreditation for Patient Center Medical Home.
BHM Healthcare Solutions Assists MIRA with TJC Accreditation