Accreditation

When opening a practice, consideration should be given to obtaining accreditation from one of the nationally recognized accrediting bodies: (1) Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC); (2) The Joint Commission; and (3) Medicare Facility Certification. You may want to contact any of these organizations to request for fee information and copies of their (1) Survey Application; (2) Self-Assessment Checklist; and (3) Ambulatory Facility Accreditation Manual at the following Web sites or numbers:

Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) 9933 Lawler Ave.
Skokie, IL 60077
847-676-9610

The Joint Commission
One Renaissance Blvd.
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
630-916-5732
www.jointcommission.org

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) (Deemed Status)
Certified Ambulatory Surgery Center - Federal Programs

Practice Management Matters: Accreditation Options

Demographics

With regards to obtaining specific demographic and market information on the location where you plan to open your new office, the following agencies may be able to provide you with additional information:

• Bureau of Census
  Dept. of Commerce
  Washington, DC 20233
  301-763-4100
• Local / municipal offices, and local Area Chamber of Commerce for population statistics
• Business Bureau or Small Business Administration (SBA)
• Kaiser State Health Facts
• Local bank or financial institution
• Marketing agencies and consultants
• AAOMS Supplier Marketplace
• ADA Survey Center - Distribution of Dentists

State Dental Board and Associations

State Dental Boards and Associations may have additional information and resources available, and may be able to refer attorneys and CPAs who specialize in healthcare.

Using the AAOMS Logo

For more information about using the AAOMS logo, please contact the AAOMS Legal Department at 800-822-6637.