FAQ

Benefits of FACT Accreditation

FACT accreditation is voluntary, but has evolved into an all-but-necessary qualification to be accepted and competitive in the field of cellular therapy. FACT accreditation demonstrates commitment to quality in cellular therapy and blood and marrow transplantation through adherence to rigorous standards verified by periodic inspection and peer review.

• Many health insurance plans and managed care organizations rely on FACT accreditation for designating Centers of Excellence.
• FACT Standards are developed by panels of experts and are updated regularly to keep pace with the rapidly advancing field of cellular therapy. Input from the wider transplant community and the public is actively sought through periods of open comment.
• Increasingly government agencies and health care insurance companies are recognizing or requiring FACT accreditation for patient care reimbursement.
• FACT accreditation is a factor in the ranking of “America’s Best Hospitals,” published annually by U.S. News & World Report. Points are awarded to hospitals and medical centers that meet FACT Standards. Among the 10 cancer care centers ranked as best in the United States, all are FACT accredited.
• Patients seeking the highest quality care are researching and evaluating treatment programs and selecting FACT-accredited programs.
• FACT Standards meet or exceed government regulations. The cost for compliance with government standards are less for FACT-accredited programs.
• FACT accreditation is required of blood and marrow transplant programs that participate in the Cancer Trials Support Unit of the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the Children’s Oncology Group (COG), the Eastern Cooperating Oncology Group (ECOG), and the Southwestern Oncology Group (SWOG).
• FACT is the only accrediting agency that addresses all quality aspects of cellular therapy treatments: clinical care, donor management, cell collection, cell processing, cell storage, cell transportation, and administration.
• International clients seeking quality cellular products are relying on known standards and accreditation, as found in FACT-accredited programs.
• FACT is supportive. It educates and helps transplant programs provide the highest quality cellular products and patient care.