URAC

04/17/2026

Children’s National Hospital, a URAC accredited organization, is taking a major step toward the future of pediatric care with the launch of a dedicated Division of AI Research to develop AI tools designed specifically for children.

By centralizing pediatric-focused data, research and clinical validation. This new division aims to close the gap between adult-led AI models and the unique needs of pediatric patients.

Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q049BvJJ0

Children’s National launches division for pediatric AI research to centralize AI tool development and support clinical validation in children’s health.

04/17/2026

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/Q04bWH4q0

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

04/17/2026

Congratulations to Superior Pharmacy Solutions, Inc., for earning accreditation in Specialty Pharmacy.

Learn more about URAC's pharmacy programs at https://hubs.la/Q04c0yDm0

04/16/2026

Why do so many AI tools in health care quietly disappear? According to Becker’s Hospital Review, it’s rarely because the technology doesn’t work.

More often, it’s because tools aren’t designed for real clinical workflows, or add friction clinicians can’t afford. Read more: https://hubs.la/Q049BT2h0

Invisible graveyard tools healthcare fail due to poor workflow integration, not algorithm flaws, says UCLA and Atlantic Health leaders.

04/16/2026

April is National Minority Health Month; a time to recognize the importance of improving health outcomes and reducing disparities across communities.

At URAC, we’re reflecting on the role health care organizations play in advancing equity and supporting better outcomes for all. Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q04bCFvh0.

April is National Minority Health Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of improving health outcomes for racial and ethnic minority communities and addressing persistent disparities in care.…

04/16/2026

Congratulations to Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care, for earning reaccreditation in Contact Center.

Learn more about URAC's administrative management programs at https://hubs.ly/Q04b-_Pc0

04/16/2026

Congratulations to Lone Star Consulting Services, LLC, for earning accreditation in Independent Review Organization.

Learn more about URAC's administrative management programs at https://hubs.la/Q04b_yWb0

04/15/2026

The patient safety and health care quality organization ECRI says AI-related diagnostic errors and limited access to care in rural communities are at the top of the list for patient safety threats.

While AI adoption is accelerating, experts warn that overreliance without strong clinical oversight can increase misdiagnoses. At the same time, rural patients face delayed care due to provider shortages and hospital closures.

Read more: https://hubs.la/Q049BDBn0

Misdiagnoses due to artificial intelligence and rural communities’ limited access to care should be front of mind for healthcare organizations looking to minimize preventable harm and improve patie | An annual ranking of top concerns from the healthcare safety group highlighted studies on AI's dia...

04/15/2026

Hospital‑at‑home is no longer a pilot; it’s becoming a core care delivery model.

As health systems expand care beyond hospital walls, ensuring quality, safety and accountability has never been more important.

URAC has several accreditations that help organizations deliver high‑quality acute care at home with confidence. Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q049zP-B0

Hospitals are rethinking how they deliver care, many are turning to the hospital-at-home model to enhance value with accreditation safeguards

04/15/2026

Congratulations to USIS, Inc., for earning accreditation in Workers' Compensation Utilization Management.

Learn more about URAC's patient care management programs at https://hubs.ly/Q049WWvT0

04/15/2026

Congratulations to Seattle Children's Hospital, for earning accreditation in Specialty Pharmacy.

Learn more about URAC's pharmacy programs at https://hubs.ly/Q049WKMl0

04/14/2026

URAC's President and CEO, Shawn Griffin, MD, comes to you live from the Becker's Healthcare Annual Conference in Chicago where he's talking about AI in health care and how accreditation improves patient care.