The Compliance Team

The Compliance Team Inc., is a US for-profit organization which runs the "Exemplary Provider" accreditation programs, a US-based alternative to the Joint Commission. [ [http://www.competingbid.com/docs/accred.pdf Healthcare Compliance Strategies ] ] It was set up in 1994 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

In 2006, The Compliance Team was formally granted national deeming authority by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as an accrediting body for all type of durable medical equipment (DME) including respiratory, mobility, woundcare, orthopedic, prosthetics, orthotics, diabetic, ostomy, and incontinence supplies. DME point of service providers include pharmacy, home care, podiatrists and orthopedic surgeons.

The Compliance Team has accredited approximately 160 DME providers in the USA. It has been reported that demand for participation in their Exemplary Provider Program has significantly increased since being awarded Medicare deeming status. [ [http://www.retailhomecare.com/accreditation.asp Global Media Marketing ] ]

ee also

*Hospital accreditation
*International healthcare accreditation
*List of healthcare accreditation organisations in the USA
*Patient safety
*Patient safety organization

References

External links

* [http://www.exemplaryprovider.com/ Official Web Page]
* [http://waysandmeans.house.gov/hearings.asp?formmode=view&id=2283 Statement of Sandra C. Canally with Compliance Team] to the United States House Committee on Ways and Means
* [http://www.retailhomecare.com/accreditation.asp Accreditation] , by Global Media Marketing
* [http://www.liberatormedical.com/press-releases.asp Liberator Medical Holdings, Inc.’s Subsidiary Liberator Medical Supply, Inc. Receives Certificate of Accreditation From the Compliance Team, Inc.]