Policy Makers Value Accreditation
Policymakers across the country and in the nation’s capitol have recognized the value of private accreditation to promote cost-efficiency and to ensure that their constituencies receive quality health care. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners and the National Conference of State Legislators, for example, have each acknowledged the benefits that accrue from "partnerships between state regulators and private accreditation entities."
Accreditation serves as symbol of excellence in the health care industry and provides an alternative avenue for managed care companies to demonstrate compliance with state and federal requirements. Thirty-eight states, the District of Columbia and the federal government reference accreditation through statute, regulation, agency publication, request for proposal or contract language. URAC's Government Relations Briefs in our Policy Maker Resource Center describe these references or recognitions and their value to all stakeholders in the health care arena.
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