Session Details
Name
Accreditation Changes: Impact for 2026 and Beyond
Track
Billing & Compliance
Date & Time
Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location Name
Room 3 & 4
Speakers
Learning Objectives
Name
Accreditation Changes: Impact for 2026 and Beyond
Description
This presentation will look at CMS’s final rule from 2025, which is now in effect for 2026 and beyond, and the changes it brought about for the DMEPOS accreditation process. These changes will affect your business and how your organization approaches accreditation. The changes include new requirements for both DMEPOS providers and the Accreditation Organizations (AOs). Get all of the details regarding the changes here, so that your organization is prepared for your next accreditation and all subsequent ones moving forward.
Proposed Learning Objective (1)
Explain the changes that have been made regarding accreditation
Proposed Learning Objective (2)
Explain what prompted CMS to make changes in its oversight of both DME suppliers and AOs.
Proposed Learning Objective (3)
Examine how these changes will affect DMEPOS providers and the survey process.
Proposed Learning Objective (4)
Describe the AOs reporting requirements and how this will affect your business, especially when adding new locations or when there is a change in ownership.
CEU and CEC
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