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
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.
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.
David Yu says building trust with patients and families in underserved communities is essential to provide them with medical services effectively.
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.
Doctors are increasingly using generative AI in clinical care, and enthusiasm is building for how the technology could solve deeply entrenched problems.
03/13/2026
Congratulations to The Mount Sinai Hospital, for earning reaccreditation in Specialty Pharmacy.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
03/11/2026
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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:
The patient is at the center of everything we do
The provider’s voice must be heard
The best approach to care delivery is through physician-led teams
Healthcare solutions must be local to be sustainable
Continuous improvement is achieved through performance measurement