URAC Announces Revised Case Management Accreditation Standards an... (promote quality improvement said Dougla...)

URAC Announces Revised Case Management Accreditation Standards and Measures

Date:12/17/2008

promote quality improvement," said Douglas Metz, DC, chairman of URAC's Health Standards Committee and chief health services officer for American Specialty Health. "Case management organizations are responsible for care coordination for the most complex cases. These revised standards emphasize the need for high standards in patient safety, care transitions, and quality improvement within the discipline."

About URAC

URAC, an independent, nonprofit organization, is well-known as a leader in promoting health care quality through its accreditation and education 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.

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