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Why should I choose HQAA?
A: HQAA offers a new methodology to the accreditation options.
The standards were designed and developed with the HME provider in mind –
they are not created for another industry and then applied to the HME business.
The process is paperless, interactive using a web-based design, user friendly and
respectful of your time and pressure constraints.
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What does HQAA offer that other accreditation providers do not?
A: A paperless process. Opportunity to work on accreditation anywhere
you have a computer and Internet access and accreditation coaches to assist throughout
the entire document review process
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Is HQAA just for small dealers?
A: No, the product is designed for all HME providers
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How long will it take to complete the accreditation process?
A: That is a very individualized question. It does matter how prepared
you are going into the process; it also depends upon how much time you dedicate
per week/month and how you want to design your timeline. The average time is 3-6
months to get through the document review portion.
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Will all of my employees be able to log in and work on accreditation?
A: There will be one user name and password assigned. It will be
up to the discretion of the main user as to who has access.
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I am a new start up company, can I begin the process before I have “officially“ opened for business?
A: Yes, you can begin the online document review process as soon as we receive your application. When you have completed your online document review process, your next step will be to provide items/services to at least 10 patients. Once you have achieved that 10 patient requirement, we will schedule your organization for your on-site survey.
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When it’s time for my survey, where will the surveyor be coming from?
A: Our surveyors are located throughout the country. When it’s time for your survey, we select the surveyor most compatible with your organization and the services you provide.
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Will I need a consultant to assist me?
A: That is completely up to you. We have created this process to
be very user friendly and offer an assigned HQAA coach to assist you all the way
through.
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What is the cost of HQAA Accreditation?
A: On the home page, left-hand side, in the menu options, click
on “Cost” and you will be able to calculate your pricing.
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What about pharmacy accreditation?
A: HQAA accredits pharmacies with HME; it is the HME portion that is
accredited. The pharmacy does not receive a pharmacy accreditation per se; it receives an HME accreditation
within a pharmacy.
The National Supplier Clearinghouse requires that pharmacies submit proof
of accreditation as a condition of enrollment before January 1, 2011.
Some pharmacies may qualify for exemption from the accreditation requirement.
The following link will take you to a document on Medicare’s website that will
provide additional information.
http://www.cms.gov/
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Must you have both a NPI number and Medicare number to participate in NCB?
A: The Competitive Bidding Implementation Contractor’s website
will have the answer to this question: http://www.dmecompetitivebid.com/cbic/cbic.nsf/(pages)/home
Ensure you have your NPI number before the deadline.
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If I am going to submit a bid do I need to
be accredited first?
A: The Competitive Acquisition Final Rule CMS-1270-F states that
a company submitting a bid must have submitted their application before they have
submitted a bid and will be expected to have completed the accreditation process
before a contract is awarded.
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