URAC Observes National Physician Suicide Awareness Day
National Physician Suicide Awareness Day, observed each year on September 17, highlights the alarming rates of physician suicide and the need for…
Read MoreURAC launches new Community Health Worker Program Accreditation
URAC recently launched our new Community Health Worker Program Accreditation. This program is designed to help organizations implement and maintain health worker…
Read MoreDr. Shawn Griffin to Serve on NQF Leadership Consortium
URAC’s President and CEO Shawn Griffin, MD was recently appointed as co-chair of the National Quality Forum’s 2024-2025 Leadership Consortium. The Leadership…
Read MoreURAC’s CEO Dr. Shawn Griffin on proposed CMS rule on oversight of accrediting bodies
URAC’s President and CEO, Shawn Griffin, MD was quoted in Modern Healthcare about a new proposed rule that would strengthen CMS oversight…
Read MoreURAC’s President and CEO Dr. Shawn Griffin on Trends in Health Care in 2024
When Becker’s Hospital Review publishes an article on trends in health care in 2024, URAC pays attention. We asked Dr. Shawn Griffin,…
Read MoreStart 2024 with URAC’s Best Webinars of 2023
URAC hosted some great webinars in 2024 and in case you missed any of them, we’ve made it easy for you to…
Read MoreURAC celebrates National Health Center Week
National Health Center Week August 6–12, 2023, annually raises awareness about the accomplishments of America’s community health centers. The theme for 2023…
Read MoreBiden Administration Implements the No Surprise Billing Act
On Friday, August 23, 2022, the Biden administration implemented the No Surprise Billing Act, a set of final rules that update the…
Read MoreWhy Do You Need Health Care Accreditation?
Data shows accredited health care facilities are more likely to adhere to evidence-based process measures when providing patient care. What Is Health Care…
Read MoreURAC and The National Minority Quality Forum Explore Development of Health Equity Standards
Two health care leaders join forces to address health disparities Washington, DC. URAC, the nation’s largest and most complete independent health care…
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