URAC is the nation’s largest independent health care accreditation organization.
Utilization Management, Case Management, Independent Review and other patient care management activities are a vital part of today’s health care landscape. It’s essential that these organizations exhibit the highest quality.
URAC sets the bar for quality in patient care management with the development of the first-ever voluntary accreditation programs in this sector. Your partners recognize URAC as the leading independent accrediting body in the United States for patient care management activities.
Only URAC brings you the wide range of expertise and industry insight that comes from accrediting more health care organizations in more sectors. URAC brings together industry experts and innovators—including payers, purchasers, providers and vendors—from throughout the health care ecosystem to help develop recognition programs that prepare your organization to thrive.
Health Equity Accreditation
Allowing all health care organizations to highlight their commitment to health equity in the communities they serve.
Mental Health at Work Accreditation
Showcases your organization's commitment to your employees' mental health.
Artificial Intelligence in Health Care
AI Accreditation provides both health care organizations and developers an opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to safe, ethical and transparent AI.
Health Utilization Management Accreditation
Completes determination of medical necessity for medical and/or behavioral health clients, peer clinical review, and appeals as applicable.
Case Management Accreditation
Provides interactive care coordination in collaboration with patients and other stakeholders
Telehealth Accreditation
Provides care via digital technology in patient-initiated or provider-initiated encounters.
Remote Patient Monitoring Accreditation
Collects patient health data and transmits it to providers for assessment and monitoring via digital technology.
Workers’ Compensation Utilization Management Accreditation
Completes determination of medical necessity for injured workers, peer clinical reviews, and if applicable, appeals.
Health Contact Center Accreditation
Performs health triage and clinical support services or non-clinical support services for health care organizations.
Disease Management Accreditation
Manages a defined population with chronic disease(s) and/or co-morbidities.
Medicare Home Infusion Therapy Supplier Accreditation
Provides infusion services to Medicare patients for administration in the home.
Independent Review Organization Accreditation
Provides third-party medical review resouce for objective, unbiased review decisions
Why Choose URAC?
Health care organizations across the United States select URAC as an accreditation partner by design:
- Industry knowledge. URAC offers clients a remarkable width and depth of industry expertise, best practices and data gleaned over 30 years and the development of 40+ programs. That body of knowledge grows daily.
- Collaboration. Every health care organization is different. The URAC team of experts works closely with each client to provide education about the standards and help them achieving their specific goals.
- Prestige. URAC, one of the oldest and most trusted independent quality validators, is highly regarded for its thorough, science-based standards.
Transitions Of Care Designation
Coordinates services, education and information-sharing between hospitals, physicians, post-acute care providers and patients
Why URAC
URAC recognition offers unmatched prestige for organizations that achieve the URAC seal – recognized by health plans, employers, regulators and providers, as the gold standard in accreditation.
URAC’s accreditation standards provide key performance benchmarks, raise the bar on quality improvement efforts, and support consumer protection and empowerment. URAC’s educational approach to the accreditation process encourages learning in the organization, leading to improved operations and regulatory compliance activities.
