Need a Pathway to CMS Reimbursement? Accreditation Provides That and More.

For many healthcare facilities, participation in Medicare is essential for financial sustainability and long-term growth. But before a facility can receive CMS reimbursement, it must demonstrate that it meets strict health, safety, and operational standards.

One way facilities can demonstrate compliance with these standards is by obtaining accreditation from a third-party accreditation company, such as QUAD A. In addition to CMS eligibility, accreditation offers tangible opportunities to elevate the care your facility provides.

What Facilities Qualify for CMS Reimbursement Through Accreditation?

Meeting QUAD A’s accreditation requirements aligns the following healthcare facilities with eligibility criteria for participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs:

• Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs) — Medicare-deemed surgical facilities that offer same-day procedures in-office under anesthesia.

• Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) — Outpatient medical care facilities located in rural and medically underserved areas that provide primary care and basic services.

• Outpatient Physical Therapy (OPT) facilities — Medicare-participating facilities that offer physical therapy, speech-language pathology, and occupational therapy in the U.S.

QUAD A is a nationally recognized accrediting organization offering CMS-approved Medicare accreditation programs as described in The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services State Operations Manual, Chapter 2 - The Certification Process, section 2003C:

“Accreditation, based on a survey by a CMS-approved Medicare accreditation program of a national accrediting organization, may be used by CMS to “deem” a provider or supplier as complying with the applicable regulatory standards. For certain types of providers/suppliers… Medicaid will also accept accreditation under a CMS-approved Medicare accreditation program as evidence of compliance for Medicaid purposes.”

Adhere to High Standards of Care

Today, patients have high expectations for healthcare facilities of all types. Whether you are an ASC, an RHC, or an OPT facility, patients expect to receive the highest quality of care during every visit.

QUAD A’s accreditation programs are based on evidence-based standards developed and vetted by leading healthcare experts. Through the accreditation process, facilities implement best practices that help make the highest standards of care part of everyday operations.

Elevate Patient Safety

Throughout the accreditation journey, you will learn the necessary steps toward patient safety at every level within your healthcare organization. The result is an organization-wide culture of safety backed by tangible processes and procedures that keep patients and staff safe.

Methods to reduce the risk of infection, the implementation of thorough plans in case of emergency, and standards for the layout of your facility, are all part of the benefits that come with the accreditation process.

Enhance Your Facility’s Credibility

Earning the trust of your patients is essential. This is true whether you are an Ambulatory Surgical Center in an increasingly crowded, competitive landscape or a Rural Health Clinic serving patients who have limited options for care.

Accreditation reflects a dedication to putting Patients First, Always. QUAD A makes it simple to communicate your dedication to current and prospective patients, with a physical accreditation certificate for your facility and marketing materials for use on social media and elsewhere.

Streamline Operations

Accreditation is a continuous journey. The process of accreditation becomes part of your daily operating procedures, bringing benefits at every level of your healthcare facility that help you prepare for every patient, every day.

The process of accreditation encourages facilities to actively review policies and procedures so that best practices are consistently applied. As a result, workflows become streamlined and standardized, reinforcing the commitment to accreditation standards every day.

See More Benefits of Accreditation

Along with qualifying for CMS reimbursement, the process of accreditation promotes the highest standards of care and patient safety, more efficient operations at every level within your facility, and enhanced credibility.

See how partnering with QUAD A, the global accreditation authority, provides a clear, straightforward path toward the many benefits that accreditation can provide.

Take the First Step Toward Accreditation

Meeting accreditation requirements is a pathway to participate in the CMS reimbursement program. It is also an opportunity to enhance every level within your healthcare facility, from the way care is delivered to the safeguards in place to keep patients safe.

QUAD A offers trusted accreditation programs for Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs), Rural Health Clinics (RHCs), and Outpatient Physical Therapy (OPT) facilities. Explore your facility’s program and take the first step on your accreditation journey with QUAD A.