Thu Mar 25•10:15 AM – 11:15 AM

The New DMEPOS Accreditation Requirements: A 360 Degree Perspective

Audits, Compliance, Provider Enrollment & Accreditation

This panel brings together CMS-approved accrediting organizations with deemed status for DMEPOS, AAHomecare, and a DMEPOS supplier to discuss changes that are currently in place for the supplier community on accreditation requirements. Together, the panel will outline what has changed, industry implications, and firsthand view of how suppliers need to prepare to meet these new requirements.

Learning Objectives:

  • What changes to the accreditation requirements will affect me in 2027 and beyond?
  • What are my current choices for Accreditation in my state and what is involved with a change?
  • What changes have been made to the AO requirements and AO surveyors?
  • What are the changes with the triennial renewal requirement?
  • Is sampling still allowed?

Speakers

Mary Ellen Conway
Mary Ellen ConwayPresident, Capital Healthcare Group
Shannon Dorsey-Dunlap
Shannon Dorsey-DunlapDirector of Accreditation, Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP)
Sandra Canally
Sandra CanallyPresident/CEO, The Compliance Team
Harold Davis
Harold DavisDirector of Survey Services, Healthcare Quality Association on Accreditation (HQAA)
Mina Uehara
Mina UeharaSenior Director, Regulatory Affairs, American Association for Homecare
Cathy Jefferson
Cathy JeffersonSenior Director Compliance, Risk & Regulatory, Medical Service Company
Judi Knott
Judi KnottPresident and CEO, Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC)