An Electronic Health Record (EHR) system is not necessary to get accredited, but it can certainly help! Watch the video to learn more about how an EHR can help your organization meet many accreditation standards.
EHR Systems and Accreditation
Accreditation’s Impact on Insurance Coverage
Accreditation isn’t just a badge of honor—it’s a key factor influencing insurance coverage across industries. From healthcare to education, accreditation status can make a significant impact on the breadth of coverage and premiums insurers offer.
Five Reasons for Addiction Treatment Providers to Become Accredited
Accreditation is more than just an accomplishment! Watch this video to learn the benefits of accreditation for addiction treatment providers.
Accreditation: Time and Money Involved
Two of the most common questions asked when people are thinking about accreditation are, “How much time will it take?” and “How much will it cost?” Here are Jennifer’s insights!
Accreditation as a Catalyst for Reducing Turnover and Attracting Top Talent
When your organization is providing necessary services for children, youth, families, and individuals, it’s vital that you have the right staff in place. Watch this video to learn how accreditation supports the acquisition and retention of a top-notch team!
Advantages of Obtaining Behavioral Health Accreditation
Accreditation is an investment of both time and money for you and your behavioral health organization. So why go through it? Take a look at this new video to learn more!
Accreditation 101
For those who may be new to the accreditation game, in this video Jennifer goes over the basics of accreditation, including “how” and the “why” of accreditation for your organization.
Where to Start if You’re Considering Accreditation for the First Time
Starting the accreditation process can be overwhelming: from determining which accrediting body to work with, to obtaining buy in from the board of directors and staff, to creating your team. In this video Jennifer highlights initial items to consider when beginning the road to national accreditation.
For assistance with any aspect of accreditation preparation or maintenance of accreditation, please contact us or schedule a free 30-minute consultation meeting.
How long does it take to become accredited?
We are often asked how long it takes to become nationally accredited. Whether you seek accreditation to increase reimbursement rates from private payers, to enhance your organization’s operations and program delivery or due to a mandate under the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA), for example, achieving accreditation is a worthy endeavor. However, many organizations underestimate the time commitment involved.
Watch our brief video tip about how to best gauge the time required when preparing for accreditation and visit our blog on “National Accreditation – Where Do We Begin.”
Congratulations Jennifer!
We are beyond proud that our Founder & CEO, Jennifer Flowers, was among those honored at The Business Council of Westchester’s Hall of Fame event and received the Chairman’s Recognition Award. Take a look at this short video, created by The Film Gallery.