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ATTENTION READERS: NEWSLETTER FORMAT CHANGING IN 2008

Over the years, the ICAEL Newsletter has maintained its role in effectively communicating pertinent accreditation news and information to our echocardiography laboratory audience nationwide. Subscribers to the ICAEL Newsletter received the issue on a quarterly basis.

However, the recent restructuring of the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) and its companies has brought about several changes that will allow us to grow and evolve, make improvements, and better serve our laboratories.

2008 marks the introduction of the new IAC Newsletter.

Beginning in 2008, the IAC is combining its format of the ICAEL, ICAVL, and ICANL Newsletters into one larger, all-inclusive IAC Newsletter. This new publication will continue to include information and articles pertaining to each of the five IAC divisions (ICAEL, ICAVL, ICANL, ICAMRL, and ICACTL) as well as general IAC-related information. The new IAC Newsletter will be issued on a quarterly basis, automatically replacing the ICAEL, ICAVL and ICANL Newsletters. Current subscribers to the ICAEL Newsletter will automatically begin receiving the IAC Newsletter; there is no need to rejoin the newsletter mailing list.

The IAC Newsletter will make its exciting debut with the Spring 2008 issue, scheduled to arrive in the mail during the month of April. Stay tuned!


HOT OFF THE PRESSES...

Catch a glimpse of the last issue of the ICAEL Newsletter! Below are individual articles from this newsletter, in an online format for easy viewing.

Examining The Echo Protocol, December 2007

The Final Checklist For Submitting A Complete ICAEL Application, December 2007

ICAEL Website To Remove Consultants and Software Lists, December 2007

 


The majority of the articles below have appeared in past issues of the ICAEL Newsletter. All articles may be read online:

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Changes: The Latest Revisions To The ICAEL Standards, October 2007

Through The Eyes Of An ICAEL Application Reviewer, October 2007

Reminder: UnitedHealth Group Will Require Echocardiography Labs To Apply For Accreditation By March 1, 2008, October 2007

Digital Imaging Technology, June 2007

Just A Reminder: Majority Of Attachments No Longer Required With Every Submission, June 2007

The ICAEL Now Offers Accreditation On Demand, June 2007

News From The Board Of Directors, June 2007

Happenings: The Latest From The ICAEL Staff, June 2007

Changes: The Latest Revisions To The ICAEL Pediatric Standards, April 2007

Breaking News: UnitedHealth Group To Require Accreditation For Echocardiography By March 1, 2008, April 2007

Majority Of Attachments No Longer Required With Every Application, April 2007

Notes: Application Deadlines, April 2007

Happenings: The Latest From The ICAEL Staff, April 2007

News From The Board Of Directors, April 2007

2006

Statistically Speaking: The Who, What And Where Of ICAEL Accredited Laboratories, December 2006

Provisional Grant: A Newly Adopted Decision Pathway, December 2006

Reminder: Requirement For Credentialed Technical Director Becomes Effective January 1, 2007, December 2006

Dedicated Continuous Wave Doppler Transducer, September 2006

Maintaining Compliance, September 2006

Details, Details: A Case Studies Checklist, September 2006

Spotlight On Accreditation: Washoe Medical Center, July 2006

Ten Years: A Wonderful Reason To Celebrate, July 2006

Happenings: The Latest From The ICAEL Staff, July 2006

Changes: The Latest Revisions To The ICAEL Standards, April 2006

Breaking News: California Adopts New Medicare Policy For TTE and TEE, April 2006

Welcoming New Members, April 2006

A Fond Farewell, April 2006

2005

Reaccreditation: Raising The Bar, December 2005

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (Connecticut) Unveils Program To Help Ensure High-Quality Imaging Services, December 2005

ACC and ASE Release Statements Supporting Accreditation / Certification, September 2005

A Wave Of Payment Policies Is Sweeping The Nation, June 2005

The Results Are In! Findings From The ICAEL Survey, June 2005

Updates From The Recent ICAEL Board Of Directors Meeting, Winter 2005, June 2005

Changes: Timothy P. Obarski, DO, FACP, FACC Assumes The ICAEL Presidency, June 2005

Board Members: A Word Of Appreciation, June 2005

Breaking News: Florida Medicare Reimbursement Policy For TTE Finalized, January 2005

Contracting With Accreditation Consultants, Caveat Emptor: Let The Buyer Beware, January 2005

New Location! The IAC Moves Its Offices, January 2005

The Ultrasound Community Loses A Friend And Esteemed Colleague, January 2005


2004

Preliminary Reports Defined, September 2004

Breaking News: Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (Western PA) Unveils Program To Help Ensure High-Quality Imaging Services, September 2004

How To Make Your Case Studies Count!, June 2004

Breaking News: Recent Changes To Case Study Requirements, June 2004

Introducing The New Website: ICAELonline, June 2004

The Latest: New Medicare Policies For New York And New Jersey, June 2004

ARDMS 5-Year Rule, June 2004

The ICAEL Welcomes New Board Members, June 2004

Final Reports: The Critical Link Between The Echo Exam And The Subsequent Delivery Of Health Care, Dec 2003 / Jan 2004

ICAEL Welcomes Dr. Castello As A New Board Member, Dec 2003 / Jan 2004

Cassie Robbins Receives Recognition As Fellow Of The American Society Of Echocardiography (FASE), Dec 2003 / Jan 2004

Sandra Katanick Earns Certified Association Executive (CAE) Designation, Dec 2003 / Jan 2004


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