Johnny Camargo, M.D., and the Rockingham Medical Clinic, PC, have been granted a three-year term of accreditation in Echocardiography in the area of Adult Transthoracic by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC).
Accreditation by the IAC means that Rockingham Medical Clinic, PC, has undergone a thorough review of its operational and technical components by a panel of experts.
“I feel so privileged to have this accreditation,” said Dr. Camargo. “It’s not very common, and it’s very much an honor to have it … We are glad to offer these services to the community.”
Camargo said he has been working in Richmond County for 20 years.
“I just feel so proud of myself and my staff … It makes the community see that we’ve got something really good going on here, something on which we can rely on. It can give them a sense of security,” he said.
Cardiovascular diseases are the No. 1 cause of death in the United States. On average, one American dies every 39 seconds of cardiovascular disease — disorders of the heart and blood vessels.
The American Heart Association estimates that the direct and indirect cost for cardiovascular disease in the U.S for 2010 was $503.2 billion.
Early detection of life threatening heart disorders and other disease is possible through the use of Echocardiography procedures performed within hospitals, outpatient centers and physicians’ offices. While these tests are helpful, there are many facets that contribute to an accurate diagnosis based on Echocardiography testing.
The skill of the Echocardiography sonographer performing the examination, the type of equipment used, the background and knowledge of the interpreting physician and quality assurance measures are each critical to quality patient testing.
The IAC grants accreditation only to those facilities that are found to be providing quality patient care, in compliance with national standards through a comprehensive application process including detailed case study review. IAC accreditation is a “seal of approval” that patients can rely on as an indication that the facility has been carefully critiqued on all aspects of its operations considered relevant by medical experts in the field of Echocardiography.
When scheduled for an Echocardiography procedure, patients are encouraged to inquire as to the accreditation status of www.intersocietal.org/echo/main/patients.htm.
IAC accreditation is widely respected within the medical community, as illustrated by the support of the national medical societies related to Echocardiography, which include physicians and sonographers.
Echocardiography accreditation is required in some states and regions by the centers for Medicare and Medicaid services (CMS) and by some private insurers. However, patients should remain vigilant in making sure that their Echocardiography accreditation remains a voluntary process.
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