DME Accreditation

AASM Accreditation for Non-Medicare DME Suppliers is a voluntary process for the assessment of suppliers of sleep-related durable medical equipment (DME). By achieving AASM accreditation, a DME supplier demonstrates a commitment to the provision of quality services to their patients and customers.

A recognized authority in developing standards and promoting patient care, the AASM has served as the leader in sleep and sleep accreditation for over 30 years. Suppliers that earn AASM DME Supplier Accreditation demonstrate to referring physicians and patients that they adhere to the high standards set by the AASM.

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DME Supplier Eligiblity

DME accreditation is available to suppliers that provide sleep-related DME equipment to non-Medicare patients. This includes free-standing suppliers as well as sleep facilities that provide DME equipment to their patients. It is not required that a facility be accredited though the AASM as a sleep disorders center to become accredited as a DME supplier.

Included Equipment

AASM DME Supplier Accreditation covers the supply of equipment related to the treatment of sleep disorders patients. This includes any of the following items:

• Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) and Auto Adjusting Continuous Positive Airway Pressure devices
• Oxygen and supplies
• Home Invasive Mechanical Ventilators
• Respiratory Assist Devices (RAD)
• Portable Oximeters
• And other related equipment

Benefits of AASM DME Supplier Accreditation

The AASM Standards of Non-Medicare DME Supplier Accreditation have been tailored to ensure that they meet the unique needs of sleep disorders patients utilizing the services of a DME supplier. Integrating AASM DME Supplier Accreditation into your facility's services can help to illustrate your comprehensive approach to patient care and customer service as well as enhance your eligibility for non-Medicare insurance reimbursement.

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How to Begin

1. Read DME Accreditation Standards
2. View DME Supplier Accreditation Process
3. Begin DME Accreditation Application