Core Accreditation Program Overview
The Core standards are the foundation of URAC accreditation. These standards address several key organizational functions that are important for any health care organization, including: organizational structure; staff qualifications; training and management; oversight of delegated activities; quality management; and consumer protection.
The Core standards must be met by all URAC-accredited entities (with the exception of Health Web Site) and serve as a prerequisite for the accreditation modules. Core Accreditation can also be obtained by companies that provide services not addressed in URAC Accreditation modules, such as pharmacy benefit management organizations, health education companies, and information technology (IT) and software firms.