Hosted by URAC
Date: July 15, 2025
Time: 10:30–11:30 a.m. ET
Rayburn House Office Building – Room 2045
About The Briefing
- What you’ll do: Learn about health care accreditation as a demonstration of safety and quality in patient care and how accreditation supports innovation in health care, especially health care AI.
- Who should attend: Congressional staff working on health care, public health or technology. The general public is invited to attend as well.
- Who you’ll learn from: URAC’s accreditation experts including our CEO, Dr. Shawn Griffin, our Senior Director of Program Development, and some of our accredited clients.
- Why this matters: Because quality health care is important to everyone, no matter who they are or where they live.
Speakers
Moderator:
- Shawn Griffin, MD – President and CEO, URAC
Panelists:
- Jennifer Richards – Senior Director, Product Development, URAC
Overview of accreditation and how the process works - Sally Ann Polson – President and CEO, MedWatch
How accreditation supports disease management and chronic care - Tejal Ashok Raichura – Director of Telemedicine, Children’s National Hospital
How accreditation strengthens telehealth delivery and access
Who Should Attend
This briefing is designed for congressional staff focused on health care policy and delivery, but the public is welcome to join as well. We encourage anyone interested in improving quality, access and outcomes, especially in areas such as chronic disease, health AI and telehealth, to attend.
What You’ll Learn
- What health care accreditation is (and what it’s not)
- How the accreditation process works
- How accreditation benefits patients and organizations
- Real-world examples from accredited organizations improving care delivery
Register Now
Seating is limited. Please register in advance to ensure your seat at the briefing.
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