Persistent Parity Challenges Spotlight Need for Stronger Standards
A recent Health Affairs article, Along the Journey Toward Mental Health Parity: Persistent Challenges and New Roadblocks, outlines the ongoing barriers preventing…
Read MoreHealth Care Workers Are Burning Out
A new report from Indeed, highlighted by Becker’s Hospital Review, shows that one in four health care workers is considering leaving the…
Read MoreURAC Marks World Mental Health Day with Focus on Workplace Wellbeing and Parity
Our first corporate value is “we value people,” and URAC’s programs reflect that commitment
Read MoreURAC Honors Mental Illness Awareness Week, Emphasizing Community and Care
Rooted in our value “we value people,” URAC reaffirms support for parity, access and stigma reduction
Read MoreSurvey Shows Mental Health Access Gaps Highlight Parity Needs
A new survey reported by Axios shows that workers with mental health needs are twice as likely as others to face barriers…
Read MoreURAC Delivers Certificates to First Organizations Accredited for Mental Health Parity
URAC’s President and CEO, Dr. Shawn Griffin was on the road this week, traveling to Minnesota and North Dakota to present URAC’s…
Read MoreURAC CEO co-authors Modern Healthcare opinion to support clinician mental health
In a recent Modern Healthcare opinion piece, URAC President and CEO Shawn Griffin, MD and Dr. Stefanie Simmons, Chief Medical Officer of…
Read MoreDr. Shawn Griffin Outlines Five Strategies to Strengthen the U.S. Mental Health System
In a recent interview with Authority Magazine, URAC President and CEO Shawn Griffin, MD, shared his perspective on addressing the challenges within…
Read MoreBlue Cross Blue Shield Minnesota and North Dakota First to Earn URAC’s Mental Health Parity Accreditation
URAC is proud to announce that Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota are…
Read MoreDigital Wellness Day: Reclaiming Balance in a Connected World
In an always-on world, Digital Wellness Day is a timely reminder to pause and reflect on how our technology habits impact our…
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