URAC at Asembia 2025: Let’s Talk Pharmacy and Health Equity
URAC is proud to be back at Asembia’s AXS25 Summit, the nation’s leading conference for specialty pharmacy. We’re the premier accreditor in specialty pharmacy and we’re excited to talk with you about how accreditation supports growth, trust and better outcomes.
Visit Booth 1925
Whether you’re a current URAC client or exploring how accreditation can help your pharmacy stand out, we’d love to see you. Stop by Booth 1925.
Members of our Business Development and Client Relations teams will be ready to support your needs, whether you want to improve your specialty pharmacy operations, learn more about accreditation or just say hello.
Visit with URAC Pharmacy Leadership
Shawn Griffin, MD, URAC President and CEO
Monday, April 29 | 4:00–6:00 PM
Tuesday, April 30 | 3:00–4:00 PM
Heather Bonome, PharmD, URAC Pharmacy Director
Monday, April 29 | 4:00–6:00 PM
Tuesday, April 30 | 4:00–5:00 PM
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Don’t Miss Our Sessions
Shawn Griffin, MD
URAC President and CEO
Dr. Shawn Griffin, is the first physician to serve as President and CEO of URAC, the nation's leading independent health accreditor.
Tuesday, April 29, 1:00 p.m. - 1:40 p.m. | Mouton 1
Business Session - Advancing Health Equity in Specialty Pharmacy Care
Join Dr. Shawn Griffin, President and CEO of URAC and Joel Helle, Vice President of Physician Services for CVS Specialty Pharmacy as they share their thoughts on what makes for a strong health equity program for specialty pharmacies. They’ll discuss why starting with leadership support and meaningful data collection is important for a successful program and how to develop a program plan to provide equitable services and support. They’ll then share some of the best practices they’ve seen in health equity efforts at specialty pharmacies.
Heather Bonome, PharmD
URAC Director of Pharmacy
Heather Bonome, PharmD, URAC Director of Pharmacy, is responsible for the management of URAC’s Pharmacy Quality Management® accreditation programs.
Wednesday, April 30, 10:00 a.m. - 10:40 a.m. | Margaux 1
Navigating the Accreditation Maze: Uncovering Common Deficiencies and Solutions
Join Heather and fellow accreditation leaders for a panel discussion on the most common pitfalls specialty pharmacies face during accreditation surveys. Learn how to stay compliant as standards evolve and walk away with practical solutions to strengthen your program.
Learn More About Our Programs
Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation
Performs and/or delegates the dispensing of specialty medications.
*eligible for Rare Disease Certification
Mail Service Pharmacy Accreditation
Ships traditional prescription medicines and/or supplies.
Rare Disease Certification
Manages rare disease-related services/assistance/specialized care.
Health Equity Accreditation
Allowing all health care organizations to highlight their commitment to health equity in the communities they serve.
