Office Accreditation in Dermatology

Health care accreditation is a process of demonstrating compliance with nationally-recognized standards of excellence. Compliance with standards is verified during an on-site survey by specially-trained surveyors. Office-based surgery accreditation is available to dermatologists through the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC), and the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).

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Accreditation helps in the development of risk-management programs, motivates staff by instilling pride and loyalty, helps in the recruitment of staff, and strengthens marketing efforts. In addition, some insurance companies will pay a facility fee for certain procedures performed in accredited offices.

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