Open House at HQAA

WATERLOO, Iowa—The Healthcare Quality Association on Accreditation, which offered the first online accreditation process for HME providers, held an open house July 30 to show off its expanded offices. Since formation in 2005, the accreditation organization has doubled its business every year, according to Mary Nicholas, executive director, growing from one employee to 26. “To date, HQAA has accredited close to 5,000 DME/HME locations nationwide,” Nicholas said. The accreditor covers ancillary care services including HME suppliers, medical supply provider services, respiratory programs, medication programs, rehabilitation technology supplier services, home infusion companies and pharmacies.