URAC URAC is an independent, nonprofit accreditation entity based in Washington, DC.

URAC uses evidence-based measures and develops standards through engagement with a broad range of stakeholders committed to improving the quality of healthcare. This process results in standards that promote industry best practices, encourage quality improvement and protect and empower consumers. URAC ensures the quality of its programs and services through continuous improvement according to Lean and Six Sigma principles. URAC’s Accreditation: https://www.urac.org/accreditation-process
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Organizations providing all manners of services are eligible for URAC accreditation, including:
• Health Plans
• Specialty, Retail and Mail Service Pharmacies
• Hospitals and Health Systems
• Care Management
• Pharmacy Benefit Managers
• Healthcare Software Vendors
• Health Websites

Organizations that specialize in a particular healthcare segment can also obtain accreditation. Visit the URAC directory to learn more about the companies that pursue accreditation: https://www.urac.org/directory-accredited-organizations

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Events Calendar: https://www.urac.org/events-webinars

Happy Pi Day! (3.14) 🥧 A perfect reminder that great health care is more than a formula. It’s about quality, safety and ...
03/13/2026

Happy Pi Day! (3.14) 🥧

A perfect reminder that great health care is more than a formula. It’s about quality, safety and trust.

At URAC, we help organizations add up to better outcomes through rigorous collaborative standards, transparency and continuous improvement.

No calculators required, just a commitment to quality.

In an interview with HealthLeaders, David Yu, MD, the new CMO of Manning Family Children’s, shares the strategies he’s p...
03/13/2026

In an interview with HealthLeaders, David Yu, MD, the new CMO of Manning Family Children’s, shares the strategies he’s prioritizing by building deep partnerships with trusted community organizations.

Yu emphasizes that truly effective pediatric care must start with listening to families where they live. This helps to build trust and design services that address real community needs.

Read more: https://hubs.la/Q044vbgn0

David Yu says building trust with patients and families in underserved communities is essential to provide them with medical services effectively.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping health care, but organizations must match innovation with accountability. URAC Pres...
03/13/2026

Artificial intelligence is reshaping health care, but organizations must match innovation with accountability.

URAC President and CEO Dr. Shawn Griffin shares perspective in the latest Axios. Future of Health Care Newsletter on why oversight and governance are essential as AI becomes part of patient care.

See what health care leaders are saying about the future of AI. https://hubs.ly/Q046JjRr0.…

Doctors are increasingly using generative AI in clinical care, and enthusiasm is building for how the technology could solve deeply entrenched problems.

Congratulations to The Mount Sinai Hospital, for earning reaccreditation in   Specialty Pharmacy. Learn more about URAC'...
03/13/2026

Congratulations to The Mount Sinai Hospital, for earning reaccreditation in Specialty Pharmacy.

Learn more about URAC's pharmacy programs at https://hubs.la/Q046fg3K0

Congratulations to Spartanburg Regional Health Services District, Inc., for earning reaccreditation in   Specialty Pharm...
03/13/2026

Congratulations to Spartanburg Regional Health Services District, Inc., for earning reaccreditation in Specialty Pharmacy.

Learn more about URAC's pharmacy programs at https://hubs.la/Q046ffy00

An article from Pharmacy Times highlights how the pharmacy workforce is transforming. New service-based models are expan...
03/12/2026

An article from Pharmacy Times highlights how the pharmacy workforce is transforming. New service-based models are expanding what pharmacists can do and is opening the door to non‑traditional career paths.

The 'future pharmacist' will be more clinical, more digital and more diverse than ever.

Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q044vhCG0

This century has seen a dramatic shortage of pharmacists, then a dramatic pullback, and now a selective shortage. Will artificial intelligence tip the scale? If so, in which direction(s) and which settings of care?

URAC's Mental Health at Work accreditation helps your organization build and improve employee mental health. And it is n...
03/12/2026

URAC's Mental Health at Work accreditation helps your organization build and improve employee mental health.

And it is not just good for employees and fulfilling on a human level, it is also good business: https://hubs.la/Q044vB-H0

Build a healthy workplace with URAC's Mental Health at Work Accreditation, enhancing support for employee mental health and well-being.

AI in health care is here. The question is: are you prepared? In this engaging webinar on Wednesday, March 18 at 12pm Ea...
03/12/2026

AI in health care is here. The question is: are you prepared?

In this engaging webinar on Wednesday, March 18 at 12pm Eastern, URAC and Ellipsis Health will explain the key AI terms every health care leader should know, highlight real-world applications and discuss important risks like bias and oversight.

You’ll also get a brief overview of URAC’s Health Care AI Accreditation, a first-of-its-kind framework designed to promote responsibility and accountability in AI.

Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of innovation while building trust. Save your spot now.

Register today at https://hubs.la/Q045mtpm0

Congratulations to RGH Enterprises Inc., for earning reaccreditation in   Mail Service Pharmacy. Learn more about URAC's...
03/12/2026

Congratulations to RGH Enterprises Inc., for earning reaccreditation in Mail Service Pharmacy.

Learn more about URAC's pharmacy programs at https://hubs.la/Q046dZVm0

Congratulations to Postmeds, Inc. dba Truepill, for earning reaccreditation in   Mail Service Pharmacy. Learn more about...
03/12/2026

Congratulations to Postmeds, Inc. dba Truepill, for earning reaccreditation in Mail Service Pharmacy.

Learn more about URAC's pharmacy programs at https://hubs.la/Q046f5gT0

A University of Utah study confirms what many clinicians already experience: telehealth is now a core part of care deliv...
03/11/2026

A University of Utah study confirms what many clinicians already experience: telehealth is now a core part of care delivery for Medicare patients.

The study's findings challenge the idea that virtual care is a niche solution and underscores the need for strong federal support and stable Medicare coverage to sustain access.

Read more: https://hubs.la/Q044v66q0

New research out of the University of Utah finds that Medicare beneficiaries are using virtual care for a wide range of health concerns, not just behavioral health issues.

Visit us at booth 12117 at  ! We’ll be there during all exhibit hall hours through March 12.
03/11/2026

Visit us at booth 12117 at ! We’ll be there during all exhibit hall hours through March 12.

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URAC is an independent, nonprofit accreditation entity, based in Washington, DC, whose mission it is to advance healthcare quality through leadership, accreditation, measurement and innovation. URAC was founded in 1990 as an independent, third party healthcare quality validator.

URAC uses evidence-based measures and develops standards through inclusive engagement with a broad range of stakeholders committed to improving the quality of healthcare. This process results in standards that promote industry best practices, encourage quality improvement, and protect and empower consumers.

We believe: