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Ascend, a Maximus Company
Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Ascend is nationally recognized for specializing in programs for individuals who are elderly, persons with physical disabilities and complex medical conditions, and persons with behavioral health, intellectual, and developmental disabilities. We help these individuals receive the services and support they need by providing extremely accurate, conflict-free, and compliant assessment services. When conducting on-site assessments, we work with a system of healthcare professionals around the country who are extensively trained by Ascend to conduct these assessments in their communities. Assessment services offered include Preadmission Screening and Service Review (PASRR), Supports Intensity Scale (SISĀ®), Inventory for Client and Agency Planning (ICAP), Utilization Review (UR), and many others.
Ascend has been designated as a Quality Improvement Organization-Like Entity (QIO-like Entity) by CMS since 2007.
Ascend has been designated as a Quality Improvement Organization-Like Entity (QIO-like Entity) by CMS since 2007.