Pictured: Our presenters, Sally Ann Polson, Dr. Shawn Griffin, Jennifer Richards and Tejal Ashok Raichura, standing in front of the U.S. Capitol after the briefing.
URAC hosted a congressional briefing on July 15 to help policymakers better understand how health care accreditation drives quality, access to care and innovation. With the U.S. Capitol as the backdrop, a panel of experts shared firsthand perspectives on how accreditation works and why it matters.
Moderated by URAC President and CEO Dr. Shawn Griffin, the panel featured:
- Jennifer Richards, Senior Director of Product Management, URAC
Gave an overview of the accreditation process and what sets URAC apart - Sally Ann Polson, President and CEO, MedWatch, LLC
Spoke to how accreditation supports high-quality disease management and chronic care, improving outcomes for chronic conditions - Tejal Ashok Raichura, Director of Telemedicine, Children’s National Hospital
Discussed how accreditation strengthens telehealth delivery and improves access for their pediatric patients
The discussion highlighted accreditation as a powerful tool to improve care, keep patients safe and prepare organizations for the future.
We thank Sally Ann and Tejal for joining us to share their success stories and making the case for quality on Capitol Hill.
- Learn more about URAC’s approach to advancing quality health care through accreditation here.
