January 14, 2010
CMS implements important changes for home health agencies undergoing a change of ownership within 36 months of its enrollment in Medicare.
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December 18, 2009
CMS publishes an advance copy of the hospice sections of the State Operations Manual
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October 9, 2009
New Medicare Requirements Take Effect for Suppliers of Medical Equipment and Supplies: New Standards Prevent Fraud and Promote Quality Care
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September 14, 2009
CHAP Updates and Timelines
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September 9, 2009
Plan of Correction Webinar Presentation Available for Download
CHAP hosted four training webinars on upcoming changes to the Plan of Correction process and the implementation of an electronic Plan of Correction toolset.
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August 23, 2009
DMEPOS Supplier Accreditation Deadline Coming In October, 2009
Medicare suppliers of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS), unless exempt, must be accredited and secure a ...
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August 13, 2009
Plan of Correction Webinars -
CHAP hosted four training webinars on upcoming changes to the Plan of Correction process and the implementation of an electronic Plan of Correction toolset.
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August 13, 2009
DMEPOS Supplier Accreditation and Surety Bond Requirement Deadlines Coming In October
Suppliers May Choose to Voluntarily Terminate Enrollment If They Do Not Plan To Comply...
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June 23, 2009
DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program
The Medicare Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) competitive...
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June 10, 2009
FDA Consumer Alert
Following an announcement by the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warning consumers of a tainted skin sanitizer, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is advising health care providers and consumers not to use skin products made by Clarcon Biological Chemistry Laboratory.
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June 8, 2009
CMS Policy Regarding Unannounced Surveys
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May 26, 2009
The September 30, 2009 deadline is rapidly approaching for all Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) Suppliers who are currently billing Medicare Part B. Please click on the link below for important information regarding Accreditation Requirements...
SE0903 ? Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) Supplier Accreditation Requirements
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May 19, 2009
The Community Health Accreditation Program is moving to a new location!
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May 18, 2009
Recall of Respironics, SmartMonitor 2 Infant Apnea Monitor - Medical Device Safety Update
Respironics, Inc. has recalled the SmartMonitor 2 Infant Apnea Monitor because the device may fail to alarm if there is a drop in heart rate or interruption of respiration. Read More
April 29, 2009
S&C-09-03 Swine Flu Outbreak
S&C-09-03 Survey & Certification Issues Related to the Swine Flu Outbreak.
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April 9, 2009
DMEPOS Supplier Medicare Accreditation Deadline
Existing DMEPOS suppliers enrolled in the Medicare program are required to submit
their...Read More
TIMING OF SITE VISITS AND OTHER UPDATES
In May of last year, we posted a notice on our web site explaining what
organizations could expect...Read More
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR FLORIDA AGENCIES
Two Step Accreditation Process to Assist New Florida Providers
CHAP leads the home care industry in...
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CHAP 2008 Hospice Standards of Excellence Approved
CHAP is pleased to announce we have received approval...Read More
Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP) names Linda Scott as Chief Operating Officer.
Washington, D.C. -- September 29, 2008 -- Today, Linda Scott has been named CHAP Chief Operating Officer...Read more
CANCELLED - Accreditation Deadlines For DMEPOS Competitive Bidding
The Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 was enacted on July 15, 2008. This new law...Read more
