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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Congratulations to Geritom Med, Inc., for earning reaccreditation in   Pharmacy Services and Mail Service Pharmacy. Lear...
01/30/2026

Congratulations to Geritom Med, Inc., for earning reaccreditation in Pharmacy Services and Mail Service Pharmacy.

Learn more about URAC's pharmacy programs at https://hubs.la/Q040yFb70

Congratulations to H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute Hospital, Inc, for earning reaccreditation in   S...
01/30/2026

Congratulations to H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute Hospital, Inc, for earning reaccreditation in Specialty Pharmacy. Learn more about URAC's pharmacy programs at https://hubs.la/Q040yCp00

Congratulations to Ochsner Pharmacy and Wellness, LLC, for earning reaccreditation in   Specialty Pharmacy. Learn more a...
01/29/2026

Congratulations to Ochsner Pharmacy and Wellness, LLC, for earning reaccreditation in Specialty Pharmacy. Learn more about URAC's pharmacy programs at https://hubs.la/Q040ytbR0

Congratulations to City of Hope National Medical Center, for earning reaccreditation in   Specialty Pharmacy. Learn more...
01/29/2026

Congratulations to City of Hope National Medical Center, for earning reaccreditation in Specialty Pharmacy. Learn more about URAC's pharmacy programs at https://hubs.la/Q040yrM_0

According to MedCity News, 40 million Americans used ChatGPT for health-related queries last year. This surge raises cri...
01/28/2026

According to MedCity News, 40 million Americans used ChatGPT for health-related queries last year. This surge raises critical questions: How do we ensure accuracy, prevent misinformation and integrate these tools responsibly into clinical workflows?

As adoption accelerates, oversight and transparency will be key to ensure better outcomes. Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q03-npXL0

More than 40 million Americans use ChatGPT daily to ask questions about healthcare, according to a new report from OpenAI that highlights how patients and clinicians are increasingly turning to AI to navigate a complex and strained U.S. healthcare system. The report, “AI as a Healthcare Ally: How ...

January is Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month. Access to timely, evidence‑based SUD treatment and recovery support i...
01/28/2026

January is Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month. Access to timely, evidence‑based SUD treatment and recovery support is essential to better outcomes and long‑term recovery.

URAC’s Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Parity Accreditation promotes accountability and helps organizations strengthen how SUD benefits are designed and administered.

Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q040FY-00

January is Mental Wellness Month, a time to reflect on the importance of mental health and the role organizations can play in supporting the well-being of their people. As a…

Congratulations to 3-HAB, Ltd, for earning reaccreditation in   Workers' Compensation Case Management. Learn more about ...
01/28/2026

Congratulations to 3-HAB, Ltd, for earning reaccreditation in Workers' Compensation Case Management.

Learn more about URAC's patient care management programs at https://hubs.la/Q03_NkJ70

Congratulations to The Empire State Medical, Scientific and Educational Foundation, Inc., for earning reaccreditation in...
01/28/2026

Congratulations to The Empire State Medical, Scientific and Educational Foundation, Inc., for earning reaccreditation in Independent Review Organization.

Learn more about URAC's health administrative management programs at https://hubs.la/Q03_NhgR0

The FDA is opening doors for more consumer wearables to reach the market. These devices promise to go beyond step counts...
01/27/2026

The FDA is opening doors for more consumer wearables to reach the market. These devices promise to go beyond step counts; offering real-time health insights and remote monitoring that could transform patient engagement and preventive care.

Read more: https://hubs.la/Q03-Yy8q0

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) updated its guidance on Tuesday to allow more wearables to fall into a general wellness category and skip the agency's expensive review process befo | FDA Commissioner Marty Makary announced changes to FDA guidance that allow more devices to fall into the unreg...

URAC's Mental Health at Work accreditation helps your organization build and improve employee mental health. And it is n...
01/27/2026

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/Q03ZWhbD0

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

Behavioral health policy in 2026 will be defined by coverage, care coordination and digital integration, with telehealth...
01/27/2026

Behavioral health policy in 2026 will be defined by coverage, care coordination and digital integration, with telehealth and Medicaid continuing to expand access alongside rural health efforts and public-private partnerships.

Read more: https://hubs.la/Q040tbLW0

As 2026 begins, it’s the perfect time to look at the major policy themes shaping behavioral health in the year ahead, including access and coverage, care coordination and the rapid…

Congratulations to R.T. Welter and Associates, Inc., for earning reaccreditation in   Credentials Verification Organizat...
01/27/2026

Congratulations to R.T. Welter and Associates, Inc., for earning reaccreditation in Credentials Verification Organization. Learn more about URAC's health administrative management programs at https://hubs.la/Q03_Ndrz0

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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: