Seattle - Qualis Health announced today that it has received re-accreditation in three program areas from URAC, a Washington, DC-based health care accrediting organization that establishes quality standards for the health care industry.
URAC awarded the accreditation for Qualis’ health utilization management, independent review, and case management services standards. Qualis Health is a private, nonprofit organization based in Seattle, where it has operated since its founding in 1974. Qualis Health offers an integrated, comprehensive suite of care management services to improve the processes and outcomes of healthcare while managing the costs. These services are provided by Qualis Health to Medicaid agencies, health plans, employers, workers’ compensation organizations, multiple employer trusts, and self-funded health plans.
“Supporting the Institute of Medicine’s goals of safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and patient-centered care is essential to our organization,” said Jonathan Sugarman, MD, MPH, president and CEO of Qualis Health. “Our on-going adherence to URAC’s standards demonstrates our commitment to promoting healthcare quality and patient safety.”
URAC accredits organizations to demonstrate compliance with the industry's highest standards for utilization management, independent review, and case management services.
“By applying for and receiving this accreditation, Qualis has demonstrated a commitment to quality health care,” said Charles Stellar, URAC Board Chair. “Quality health care is crucial to our nation’s welfare and it is important to have organizations that are willing to measure themselves against national standards.”
About URAC
URAC, an independent, nonprofit organization, is a leader in promoting health care quality through accreditation and certification programs. URAC’s standards keep pace with the rapid changes in the health care system, and provide a mark of distinction for health care organizations to demonstrate their commitment to quality and accountability. Through its broad-based governance structure and an inclusive standards development process, URAC ensures that all stakeholders are represented in setting meaningful standards for the health care industry. For more information, visit www.urac.org.
