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URAC Announces Accreditation Standards for Comprehensive Wellness Programs
Date:11/19/2008

ion and performance measurement."

According to the Society for Human Resource Management, about 86 percent of U.S. employers currently offer wellness programs to their employees.(1)

"Over the growth cycle of many years, wellness programs have evolved and matured to become a critical component of employer and health plan benefits," said Douglas Metz, DC, chairman of the URAC Wellness Accreditation Advisory Committee. "High quality and effective wellness programs hold tremendous potential to reduce health risks, lower health care costs, and increase productivity. URAC's Comprehensive Wellness Accreditation standards define an industry-accepted baseline for quality standards. Organizations that pursue accreditation can demonstrate that their processes and quality systems meet or exceed these industry standards. These standards will support the industry as organizations adopt and implement quality management systems and processes."

About URAC

URAC, an independent, nonprofit organization, is well-known as a leader in promoting health care quality through its accreditation and certification programs. URAC offers a wide range of quality benchmarking programs and services that keep pace with the rapid changes in the health care system, and provide a symbol of excellence for organizations to validate 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 establishing meaningful quality measures for the entire health care industry. For more information, visit www.urac.org.

(1) Gurchiek, Kathy. "Wellness Programs Are Growing Global Phenomenon, Report Finds." Society for Human Resource Management. October 17, 2007.

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