Wellness

URAC Stresses Importance of Standards for Wellness Programs and Health Plan at AHIP Institute 2009

Published in Elder Law Weekly, July 1st, 2009

Clear standards are essential to ensure the quality of wellness programs, health plans and health networks, according to URAC, the leading health care accreditation and education organization. URAC Director of Accreditation Valerie Nosek, RN, MPA, CPHQ, discussed accreditation standards for health plans and health networks and wellness programs at the recent America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) Institute 2009.

"URAC accreditation provides organizations with external oversight, national benchmarks, public accountability and a comprehensive assessment of all aspects of their services," said Alan P. Spielman, president and CEO of URAC. "Accreditation also allows...

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Source: Elder Law Weekly (2009-07-01)

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