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The Power to Even the Playing Field
Whether you are creating a new Clinically Integrated Network (CIN) or strengthening an existing one, this URAC accreditation delivers long-term advantages. The most important benefit: your organization will have the credibility to be on equal footing as you navigate solutions with payers, providers and other stakeholders.
As the only program of its kind, URAC’s Clinically Integrated Network Accreditation provides immediate confirmation that an independent third-party has validated your organization’s best-in-class network operations and clinical practices.
Five Reasons for Clinical Integration Accreditation
- Competitive negotiation power as internal and external audiences recognize your demonstrated commitment to operational efficiency and patient care
- Alignment with Federal Trade Commission guidelines on antitrust for clinical integration
- Better served patients as clinical partners are actively engaged in high functioning, clinically integrated practices
- More revenue through improved operational efficiencies, reduced legal and consulting fees and enhanced value-based contracting rates
- A roadmap for ongoing improvement to ensure the foundation laid for streamlined processes and systems evolves smoothly over time
What to Expect
Over the course of approximately six to nine months, URAC’s industry experts will partner with your designated team to create a framework for continuous improvement. URAC’s approach stimulates business-savvy innovation across the continuum of care through on-site visits, email, conference calls and educational webinars.
The standards focus on six crucial areas:
- Structure and Operations
- Health Information Technology
- Clinical Management
- Population Health
- Care Coordination
- Performance Measurement and Reporting
Download our CIN Standards-at-a-Glance.
Clinical Integration Networks: Who May Apply
Provider groups, such as multi-specialty, primary care practice groups and clinics, Independent Practice Associations and Physician-Hospital Organizations should apply.
Other Administrative Management Accreditation Programs
Clinical Integrated Network Accreditation
Provides health services through a provider network that coordinates care across the continuum
Independent Medical Examination Accreditation
Performs and/or delegates an independent, objective assessment of a patient's medical condition
Credentials Verification Organization Accreditation
Gathers information and verifies provider credentials to determine qualifications