SAN DIEGO, Aug 20, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- DJO Incorporated (NYSE:DJO), a global provider of products and services that promote musculoskeletal and vascular health, today announced that it has received accreditation status by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care, Inc. (ACHC).
ACHC, a private, not-for-profit corporation, which is certified to ISO 9001 and 2000 standards, was developed by home care and community-based providers to help companies improve their business operations and the quality of patient care. Referring to the value of accreditation, ACHC President Tom Cesar said, "The survey process leads organizations to examine internal policies and practices continually to clarify strengths and improve weaknesses."
Accreditation is a voluntary activity where healthcare organizations submit to peer review of their internal policies, processes and patient care delivery against national standards. By attaining accreditation, DJO has demonstrated its commitment to maintaining a higher level of competency and excellence in its products, services and customer satisfaction.
In order to participate in the Medicare Competitive Bidding Program, suppliers must meet quality standards and be accredited by a CMS-approved accreditation organization, such as ACHC. Additionally, CMS will require suppliers to be accredited in order to receive Medicare Part B payments and to retain a supplier billing number.
"We are proud to be among the organizations to receive accreditation from ACHC," said Les Cross, President and CEO of DJO. "Our accreditation reflects DJO's culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization, from new product development, to manufacturing and customer service. Accreditation is also the culmination of many months of preparation and hard work on the part of many employees at DJO."
About DJO Incorporated
DJO Incorporated is a global provider of solutions for musculoskeletal and vascular health, specializing in rehabilitation and regeneration products for the non-operative orthopedic, spine and vascular markets. Marketed under the Aircast(R), DonJoy (R) and ProCare(R) brands, the Company's broad range of over 700 rehabilitation products, including rigid knee braces, soft goods and pain management products, are used in the prevention of injury, in the treatment of chronic conditions and for recovery after surgery or injury. The Company's regeneration products consist of bone growth stimulation devices that are used to treat nonunion fractures and as an adjunct therapy after spinal fusion surgery. The Company's vascular systems products help prevent deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism that can occur after orthopedic and other surgeries. Together, these products provide solutions throughout the patient's continuum of care. The Company sells its products in the United States and in more than 70 other countries through networks of agents, distributors and its own direct sales force. Customers include orthopedic, podiatric and spine surgeons, orthotic and prosthetic centers, third-party distributors, hospitals, surgery centers, physical therapists, athletic trainers, other healthcare professionals and individual and team athletes. For additional information on the Company, please visit www.djortho.com.
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