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Business and organizational news such as partnerships, leadership changes, awards and recognitions, and important initiatives.

CARF releases annual Aging Services financial ratios and trend analysis publication

October 11, 2024

CARF International and it’s Financial Advisory Panel (FAP) has released the 32nd edition of Financial Ratios & Trend Analysis of CARF-Accredited Continuing Care Retirement Communities. This annual publication includes benchmarking information and analysis of the financial position of Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs)/Life Plan Communities (LPCs) that have been through…

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Theresa Lindberg is new managing director for CARF Child and Youth Services

July 30, 2024

Theresa Lindberg will assume the role of managing director of child and youth services for CARF International on August 1, 2024. This position supports CARF’s expanding accreditation business and will be under the direction of Senior Managing Director of Behavioral Health Michael Johnson. “Theresa has a solid foundation at CARF…

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CARF International Board of Directors elects Aashif Esmail, MD to the board

April 2, 2024

Dr. Esmail brings decades of experience and perspective as a Canadian occupational health physician working with persons served. The CARF International Board of Directors elected Aashif Esmail, MD to the board as a new director. His three-year term began on March 8, 2024. Dr. Esmail has been a family medicine…

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First CARF accreditation for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics is issued to Acadiana Area Human Services District

December 7, 2023

The Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model is a program of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) CARF International notified Acadiana Area Human Services District (AAHSD) executives in Lafayette, Louisiana recently, that their organization is the first clinic to receive CARF accreditation as a CCBHC. The…

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New CARF accreditation standards address variability of care in concussion rehabilitation

December 6, 2023

More than 270 stakeholders provided feedback to create the first international best-practice framework CARF International has developed the first interdisciplinary, field-driven standards of its kind for Concussion Rehabilitation Programs, which will be released in January 2024. The accreditation standards will be used by programs that support individuals with concussion to…

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CARF launches a redesigned website: A fresh look for a bright future!

November 15, 2023

CARF International is excited to share the news that our redesigned website is live and ready for exploration at carf.org. Staff have been hard at work crafting a modern and user-centric website that reflects CARF International’s brand. From vibrant visuals to a seamless and efficient experience, every detail was carefully…

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