General Info

The Utilization Review Accreditation Commission, also known as URAC, is an independent, nonprofit organization that accredits several types of health care organizations. Located in Washington, D.C., the organization is one of the leaders in promoting health care quality through its accreditation and certification programs. It provides case management and consumer education and support services. The Utilization Review Accreditation Commission promotes industry best practices, as well as encourages industrywide quality improvement. In addition, the organization organizes workshops on topics, such as health utilization management and accreditation scoring systems. It is one of the fastest growing health care accreditation agencies in the world. The Utilization Review Accreditation Commission provides evaluation and staff management and development services.