The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare is currently reviewing the Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Scheme. Here’s some key insight into what this commission is all about, possible future changes to DIAS, and how you can ensure your practice is best prepared for upcoming changes. What is the purpose of a Radiation Management Plan?…
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The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare is currently reviewing the Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Scheme. Here’s some key insight into what this commission is all about, possible future changes to DIAS, and how you can ensure your practice is best prepared for upcoming changes. What is DIAS? Launched in March 2021, DIAS accreditation…
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DIAS is the Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Scheme, and certification through this scheme is a regulatory requirement for any imaging service provider that wants to be eligible for Medicare funding. If you are planning to start a new practice or introduce services included within the Diagnostic Imaging Services of the Medicare Benefits Schedule, you will be…
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On the 23rd of March 2020, the legislation pertaining to DIAS was updated. Although the COVID-19 pandemic has caused considerable disruption to the daily running of medical imaging practices, there has been no hold placed on DIAS accreditation processes. Here’s some insight into DIAS compliance from our professional accreditation team. Changes to DIAS Compliance DIAS…
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If you are struggling with the administrative complexity of the DIAS accreditation process, it’s important to know that you don’t need to sort this out yourself. For busy medical practitioners, it can be a significant relief to have a professional team of administrative specialists sort it all out on your behalf. What’s more, they can…
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Due to changes in regulations, any practices offering diagnostic imaging and radiation oncology services must achieve Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Scheme (DIAS) certification. This ensures that you are eligible for Medicare benefits. Here’s what you need to know. Changes to Regulations New regulations regarding capital sensitivity arrangements came into effect in May 2020. These require practices…
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Excelsior Accreditation serves medical imaging practices and professionals in Australia by providing expert support services that streamline the process of acquiring mandatory DIAS accreditation.
