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Meet the Team: Chris Wetzel
July 22, 2026 | Clinical Labs
Debunking Common Sleep Accreditation Myths
July 14, 2026 | Sleep
DMEPOS Record Reviews: Is Your Pharmacy Ready?
July 8, 2026 | Pharmacy
Your Guide to OBS Credentialing
July 6, 2026 | Office-Based Surgery
ASC Credentialing Builds Trust, Protects Patients
July 6, 2026 | Ambulatory Surgery Center
Executive Commentary │ An Open Letter Regarding California Emergency Regulations for Licensing Hospice Agencies
July 1, 2026 | General, Hospice
Endoscope Reprocessing: A Hospital Expert’s Perspective
Home Care Doesn’t Pause. Compliance Shouldn’t Either.
June 9, 2026 | Home Care
Why Last-Minute Compliance Efforts Fall Short
June 9, 2026 | Home Health
Myth-Busting Hospice ‘Episodic Compliance’
June 9, 2026 | Hospice
Free Webinars

Webinar dates represent the live presentation with Q&A for participants. All webinars are recorded and available on demand.

Hospice HOPE Tool in Practice: Common Outliers, Coding Pitfalls, and Next Steps
August 13, 2026 | Hospice
Unlocking VA and Medicaid Opportunities for Home Care Agencies
August 27, 2026 | Home Care
From Process to Outcomes: Making Dialysis Work
September 15, 2026 | Renal Dialysis
Best Practices for Improving DME Delivery and Dispatch Workflows
September 22, 2026 | DMEPOS
Maintenance Therapy: Is Your Agency Providing What the Patient Needs?
September 24, 2026 | Home Health
Understanding Hospice Claims Data After the Final Rule
October 1, 2026 | Hospice
Managing and Understanding the Life Cycle of an ADR
On-Demand | Home Health, Hospice
From Good to Best-in-Class: Specialty Pharmacy Benchmarks and the Data-Driven Path to Better Outcomes
On-Demand | Pharmacy
Understanding the Current Reimbursement Complexities Surrounding Home Dialysis
On-Demand | Renal Dialysis
Protecting Your PTAN: Navigating DMEPOS Enrollment, Site Inspections, and Compliance Risks
On-Demand | DMEPOS
Marketing 101
On-Demand | Pharmacy
Preparing for Change: How Competitive Bidding Will Affect CGM Providers
On-Demand | DMEPOS
Building a Culture of Continuous Quality Improvement
On-Demand | Home Care, Home Health, Hospice
Mastering the Documentation of Reasonable and Necessary Care in Home Health
On-Demand | Home Health
Coffee & Operations: Brewing a Perfect Blend of Efficiency & Excellence
On-Demand | Home Health, Hospice
Optimizing Cleanroom Practices: Cleaning and Disinfecting PECs and SECs
On-Demand | Pharmacy
Insurance 101 for Home Care & Home Health: What You Need to Know
On-Demand | Home Care, Home Health
Home is Where Care Connects
On-Demand | Home Health, Hospice
Strengthening Community-Based Palliative Care Through Quality Standards and Practical Tools
Navigating Cold Chain Packaging: Best Practices for Specialty Pharmacies
On-Demand | Pharmacy
Leading with HOPE: Practical Insights for Hospice Success
On-Demand | Hospice
Survey-Ready Every Day: Turning Compliance Into a Daily Habit
From Referral to Reimbursement: Reducing Denials in the DME Order Management Journey
On-Demand | DMEPOS

What we offer

Accreditation

validates that a healthcare organization’s policies, processes, and care delivery meet recognized standards for quality and safety using a comprehensive survey process conducted by ACHC as an independent third-party. Learn more.

Accreditation Distinctions

are based on a focused review and evaluation of a defined specialty service offered by an ACHC-accredited healthcare organization as measured against recognized standards for excellence in that specialty area.

Certification

is a focused review and evaluation of a defined program within a healthcare organization as measured against recognized standards for specialty care. Learn more.

Education

is what makes ACHC different. We surround you with resources for your success. ACHC experts in every program are passionate about offering actionable guidance and support.

By the numbers

ACHC organizations expect more because ACHC delivers.

ACCREDITATION

79 years

of education-based healthcare accreditation.

DISTINCTIONS

19 options

recognize specialized expertise in accredited organizations.

CUSTOMER CARE

99%

strongly agree that ACHC standards are relevant to their setting.

ACCREDITATION

69 services

keep ACHC standards relevant to your organization.

EDUCATION

17,966

registrants attended ACHCU webinars in 2024

EDUCATION

68 webinars

offered free-of-charge by ACHCU in 2024

CERTIFICATION

7 programs

validate excellence in specialty programs.

EDUCATION

22 articles

authored by ACHC experts appeared in healthcare media.

COMMUNITY

$240,000

donated through ACHC’s annual Chipping in for Charity golf event.

CUSTOMER CARE

97%

are happy with the responsiveness of their Account Advisor.

EDUCATION

68,000 ft²

expansion of ACHC’s headquarters, including new education labs.

COMMUNITY

15+ years

of staff participation in the Salvation Army of Wake County Angel Tree Program.

ACCREDITATION

5,987

surveys conducted by ACHC surveyors in 2024.

EDUCATION

1,717

registered for the monthly hospital Coffee Chat in 2024.

CUSTOMER CARE

97%

like how the ACHC Surveyor(s) interacted with their staff at all levels.

EDUCATION

10 editions

of ACHC’s Surveyor published in 2024.

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