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International Surgery and Dentistry Standards Updates

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New & Revised Standards

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Outpatient Physical Therapy Facility Accreditation

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CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Implementation Webinar

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PSDR 2020 Period 3 Submissions

Statement Regarding Processing Delays

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CMS Emergency Preparedness Testing Exemption and Guidance Update

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Joint Statement: Roadmap for Maintaining Essential Surgery during COVID-19 Update

HHS Declares PHE for Louisiana and Texas

QUAD A Achieves Continued International Accreditation

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Dr. Paul Schnur Receives Distinguished Service Award

Quad A Statement on Racial Equality

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NYS Updated Guidance: Resumption of Non-Essential, Elective Surgeries

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Patient Safety Data Reporting Period 1 2020 Extension

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Policy Template for Increasing Case Volume

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CMS Revised Guidance for RHC Telehealth Billing

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CMS Recommends Postponing Elective Cases

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Quad A Welcomes Monda Shaver, RN BSN MSHM, as Chief Regulatory Affairs Officer

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Life Safety Code Survey Fee Increase

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