URAC

URAC is an independent nonprofit healthcare accreditation organization that has been setting evidence-based standards for healthcare quality and operations since 1990. Originally founded as the Utilization Review Accreditation Commission, URAC has evolved to accredit healthcare organizations across 30+ domains of practice.

The organization provides accreditation programs in health plan operations, pharmacy quality management, telehealth, care management, mental health and substance use disorder services, clinical integration, and consumer health protection. URAC's standards address operational and administrative functions, making the accreditation particularly relevant for behavioral health providers, health plans, and pharmacy benefit managers managing utilization review, care authorization, and health plan contracting.

Headquartered in Washington, DC, URAC accredits more than 1,000 healthcare organizations nationwide. The organization's accreditation serves as a market differentiator that demonstrates organizational commitment to evidence-based practices, fair decision-making, and quality outcomes. URAC has recently launched initiatives including the nation's first Health Care AI Accreditation program, reflecting the organization's ongoing effort to address emerging healthcare challenges.

URAC's standards are recognized and endorsed by state regulators, federal agencies, and major health plans as indicators of organizational excellence and compliance with industry best practices.