In 2019, three Pharmacy Accreditation Reviewers pursued and achieved significant certifications. Dan Bramy and Heather Valiton are now “Certified Specialty Pharmacists.” This certification, offered by the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP), is the only certification specifically designed to validate professional experience and expertise in Specialty Pharmacy. 

For the past 30 years, URAC has worked hard to provide the gold standard of accreditation. We believe our process demonstrates a commitment to quality services and serves as a framework for organizations to protect patients and save lives.

For those who have started their journey in December, we are excited to begin down this path with them and also offer our congratulations to all the organizations who received accreditation and reaccreditation this month:

The Monthly Review spotlights a different URACer each month in a Q&A. This month it's Donna Merrick, URAC's Product Enhancement Principal.

I want you all to know how thankful I am for the work that you do and the progress we are making as a group. I’ve said it many times, but I believe URAC can change health care for the better across the country and the world.

As I reflect on 2019 and URAC’s product development accomplishments, I am constantly amazed that we are fewer than 60 employees strong!

As we enter the holiday season, a word of caution on keeping your data safe as you travel. Remember that your phone probably holds more personal information than your wallet or even your PC! The following will help to keep your data safe while traveling.

Can you believe we’ve almost made it to the end of the year?

I’m sure I don’t have to tell you about all that’s been going on at the Hill the past few months because it’s taken over the news cycle, but I did want to mention a few things that I myself am keeping an eye on.