There are many things that stimulate our thinking when URAC considers development of new products, and we have sound criteria for evaluating each new idea. The genesis of our latest development effort, Genetics and Precision Medicine, was brought to us by scientists and clinicians who perceived a need to better organize the system of delivering care to people who are among our most vulnerable: people with genetic disorders.

In the early morning of Friday, July 28th, Senator John McCain (R-AZ) ended the latest Republican-led efforts to “repeal and replace” the Affordable Care Act (ACA) by joining two other Republican Senators and every Senate Democrat in voting against a “skinny” repeal measure. Coming on the heels of two other failed votes in the Senate, any efforts for Republicans to deliver on the signature Republican campaign promise of repealing and replacing the ACA appear to be on hold.

The release of our latest Industry Insight Report, "Clinically Integrated Networks: A Framework for Clinical and Financial Success," launches our new content marketing campaign for clinical integration accreditation. 

We have invited URAC-accredited clients and other stakeholders to review the proposed measures and share their comments and recommendations during our public comment period, which began Tuesday, July 18, 2017 and will close on Thursday, August 31, 2017.

Self-proclaimed as “small but mighty,” the two-person team of the Program Standards and Maintenance Department tirelessly dedicates itself to daydreaming about the food at next year’s JAG meeting – and producing quality standards, of course.

The Monthly Review spotlights a different URACer each month in a Q&A. This month it's Sheila Brunson, who has been with URAC for nearly ten years.

Be sure to check out URAC's new benefit program, TicketsatWork. The program offers discounts up to 60% on movie tickets, theme parks, Broadway shows, hotels and more!  

Janice Lee Blackburn, 59, passed away July 10, 2017. Loving mother of Ali Dashiell and Seth. Daughter of the late Carol Daniel. Dear Mimi of Aiden and Abel.Loving niece of Doris Coe and Fred Muehlhaeusler. Cousin of Dan, Terry and David.