News and Articles
The latest newsletter articles and news releases from The Compliance Team.
Changes to the DMEPOS Enrollment Contractor
Nov. 6, 2022, is the last day that the National Supplier Clearinghouse (NSC) will process Medicare enrollment applications for DMEPOS suppliers.
TCT Announces DMEPOS Retailer Certification
The Compliance Team recently announced its newest program, DMEPOS Retailer Certification, a quality assurance program for DMEPOS providers that are not billing Medicare.
TCT Supports Texas Nurse Practitioners through Corporate Sponsorship, Exhibition, and Education
TCT is hosting a webinar Oct. 12, 2022, on “The Benefits of Starting a Rural Health Clinic – Where to Begin and How to Manage,” presented by Kate Hill, RN, VP Clinic Division and Elizabeth Ellis, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP, CRHCP.
CMS Requirements for Clinic Signage
Signage and documentation must always match your CMS approval letter. Be sure to be/remain in compliance with the CMS requirements.
Plan-Do-Study-Act
Find out how implementing the PDSA method and continually adapting the plan will help to improve your processes and quality.
2022 Mid-Year RHC Common Deficiencies
TCT leadership addresses more of the most common deficiencies cited by our surveyors in 2022. Our checklist will help you avoid these deficiencies.
Staff Spotlight: Kristen Ogden
Get to know Kristen Ogden, TCT’s Director of Quality Assurance. Kristen will share work and personal information that helps us get to know her better.
Welcome Kristen Ogden, RN
Kristen Ogden, RN, joins The Compliance Team as Director of Quality Improvement for the Clinic Division.
Strengthening Public Health Departments through Immunization and Testing Certification
The Compliance Team (TCT) is hosting a webinar on immunization and testing best practices and exemplary care for health departments.
Austin Public Health Receives Immunization and Testing Quality Awards
The Compliance Team (TCT), a CMS-approved national healthcare accreditation organization, announced today that the Austin Public Health department of Austin, Texas has become the nation’s first health department recipient of the firm’s Exemplary Provider® Certification program for Immunization and Testing Services.
Surveyor’s Viewpoint: Snow, Planes, Buses OH MY!
Inspired by our dedicated surveyors that have shared some of their unique experiences over the last year. Like Esther, a southern living surveyor that experienced “white-out” conditions in upstate New York.
Step up and Stand out as an Exemplary Provider®
While our promise is always Accreditation. Simplified., we never compromise on quality. TCT providers achieve the industry-recognized Exemplary Provider® status. Find out more about our provider-centric approach and how you can step up to Exemplary.
Provider Perspective – Dr. Chua
A WVU graduate and long-time preventive medicine authority, Dr Chua shares her journey in healthcare. Balancing her current role to the impacts of COVID to her diverse background and experience, get to know more about Dr Chua’s perspectives!
The Compliance Team Announces New Clinical Disease Management Program
The Compliance Team (TCT), a CMS approved accreditation organization, has launched a new program that focuses on clinical disease management (CDM). Pharmacies that achieve CDM recognition are acknowledged by TCT for their roles in helping patients with diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases,
CMS Vaccine Mandate
Sandra Canally, TCT Founder and CEO, explains how the CMS Vaccine Mandate impacts DMEPOS and DME Pharmacies.
The Compliance Team and Lilypad Announce June RHC SUMMIT
RHC performance improvement and how to access funding through the 2022-2023 Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program (SHIP) grant.
Up Close with Rosanna Bryant
Get to know Rosanna Bryant, one of TCT’s outstanding Accreditation Advisors. Rosanna has been with TCT for 12 years, loves working with providers, and makes some amazing “garbage can” soup! Memorable but not repeatable according to Rosanna.
Upcoming Webinars
HIPAA expert, Sarah Badahman, CEO of HIPAA Trek with be our guest speaker on January 27th – join us to hear her insights and expertise. On February 10th, the TCT staff will go over 2022 quarterly quality and compliance standards that require annual attention.
Provider Perspective: Rodney Meadows
Retiring in April, Rodney shares some of his professional experience and lessons learned from COVID to the ventilator recall. As he prepares to close out his career, Rodney plans to be running, gardening, playing pickleball, working with the local theater and more!
The Compliance Team Accreditation Surveys
With so many updates and changes related to COVID conditions, the team at TCT has put together a quick update on what you need to know if you are due for an onsite survey. While there are some conditions that could necessitate a remote survey – most will be conducted onsite.