CMS PROVIDER ENROLLMENT FEE INCREASE 2024
Effective January 1, 2024 CMS shared that the application fee for institutional providers. Learn more.
CMS Revises Form 855A
CMS announced on November 22, 2023 that an updated version of From 855-A is now available. Learn more and access the form.
Regulatory and Accreditation Update: Where we have been, Where we are going
Learn what to expect in 2024 on the latest regulatory and accreditation outlook covering CMS survey evaluation resumption, effect on requirements, and more.
Primary Source Verification Pitfalls and Successes
Many companies struggle with primary source verification, learn how to better manage this process.
CMS Resumes Validation Surveys with a Twist!
On 9/6/23 CMS released QSO 23-14-NLTC announcing the post-Public Health Emergency resumption of Validation Surveys. Learn more about the changes.
Root Cause Analysis – Does it Really Work?
Root cause analysis is a method for understanding the underlying cause of an observed or experienced incident. Learn more about its effectiveness!
Revision to Patient Rights Standard for Critical Access Hospitals
The Joint Commission has recently released the latest revision to Patient Rights Standard for Critical Access Hospitals. Learn more.
Key Factors by TJC for Functional and Organizational Integration
As organizations continue to expand should new care locations or services be included in their accreditation program? Learn more about the criteria to consider.
Top 2022 TJC Deficiencies and Potential Solutions in the Hospital Environment
Last month, The Joint Commission published the Top TJC Deficiencies for 2022. Learn strategies for conquering these issues.
Readily Retrievable Documents
One of the easiest deficiencies a regulatory or accrediting organization can render against an organization is a finding that the organization was not able to provide expected documents.