Why Do You Need Health Care Accreditation?

Data shows accredited health care facilities are more likely to adhere to evidence-based process measures when providing patient care. What Is Health Care…

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URAC and The National Minority Quality Forum Explore Development of Health Equity Standards

Two health care leaders join forces to address health disparities Washington, DC. URAC, the nation’s largest and most complete independent health care…

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URAC President and CEO Dr. Shawn Griffin on Recent Health Podcast

Dr. Stan Schwartz  from the podcast “360° of Healthcare with Dr. Stan,” interviewed URAC’s President and CEO Shawn Griffin, MD. They discussed…

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Mental Health Parity still lacking

Last week the U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and Treasury published the report titled Realizing Parity, Reducing Stigma, and…

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URAC remains approved health plan accreditor in Florida

The Agency for Health Care Administration (ACHA) for the state of Florida has retained URAC’s status as an approved accrediting organization. This…

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URAC and DNV Announce Strategic Relationship

Two health care leaders share a commitment to using accreditation standards to improve health care October 26, 2021. Washington, DC – URAC, the nation’s largest independent…

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HHS Reaffirms URAC’s Status as Reliable, Independent Health Care Accreditor

Washington, DC. October 13, 2021 – On September 30, 2021, the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Treasury and Labor issued…

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