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URAC Government Relations

The URAC Government Relations team engages with policymakers and other health care stakeholders to help build upon a common value - better patient outcomes.

What We Do

Our Government Relations team works closely with state and federal officials, to build policy, assess quality of care, that is paid for and what is regulated, and identifying opportunities for improvement.

These government agencies utilize URAC programs, like Health Plan Accreditation, Patient-Centered Medical Home Certification as tools to help increase oversight responsibilities and regulated patient outcomes.

URAC, also shares our expertise with health care stakeholders across the industry and partner with consumer groups and organizations to support and shape policy to improve health care for all.

Our Government relations team is available to answer your questions about URAC programs and how to work together to advance better outcome.

URAC Government Relations News

Rare Disease Care Matters More Than Ever

By URAC Staff | February 26, 2026

Did you know that more than 300 million people worldwide are affected by a rare disease? These patients are a vulnerable and often neglected population, and they are disproportionally affected…

A National First: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Earns URAC Health Equity Accreditation

By URAC Staff | February 25, 2026

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is the first health plan in the country to earn URAC’s Health Equity Accreditation. Across the industry, health equity has moved from discussion…

URAC Celebrates National Rural Health Day

By URAC Staff | November 20, 2025

URAC is proud to join communities across the country in celebrating National Rural Health Day (NRHD) on Thursday, November 20, 2025.