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 Understanding the process of attaining URAC accreditation CareWorks is excited to continue to earn accreditation from URAC. The URAC Case Management standards apply to organizations that provide telephonic and/or on-site case management services in conjunction with a benefits program that is privately or publicly funded. There are 33 standards which comprise the URAC accreditation program and we are proud to know that we were successful in earning the full two-year accreditation with our initial application. We are proud of our success and want to share with you some detailed information about achieving URAC accreditation. Who is URAC and What Do They Do? The American Accreditation HealthCare Commission/URAC was founded in 1990 as a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization to create standards for the managed care industry. Their initial focus was creating industry standards for utilization management. Since that time, URAC has established standards for the following managed care accreditation programs:
URAC solicits public comments during the standards development process and conducts "beta" testing of the standards with managed care organizations before the Board of Directors approves the final standards. American Accreditation HealthCare Commission/URAC Members
Accreditation by URAC is an indication that a managed care organization has the necessary structure and processes to promote high quality care and preserve patient rights. A number of states recognize URAC accreditation standards in their regulatory process. |
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Health Utilization
Management 
URAC accreditation standards are developed
through a committee process with input from URAC's broad-based membership.
This includes representation from all stakeholders affected by managed care,
such as employers, consumers, regulators, health care providers, and
workers' compensation and managed care industries. 
American Association of Health Plans 
