The clinical integration accreditation program focuses on the development of the organizational structure needed to achieve clinical integration and on the application of evidence-based practices, according to a news release. The program offers guidance for provider organizations on achieving care coordination and interdependent operations.
Accountable Care Accreditation from URAC supports a focus on total population health and improving health outcomes through care coordination. The program addresses population-based risk management, health information technology and patient centeredness and engagement, among other aspects of accountable care.
“URAC’s new accreditation programs are a roadmap for providers to successfully navigate the complex structural and cultural changes required under the Affordable Care Act to succeed in a new environment focused on quality and accountability. Accreditation provides a competitive advantage for healthcare organizations by distinguishing themselves in the market while meeting industry needs at a crucial time of change,” Kylanne Green, URAC president and CEO, said in the release.
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