What can organizations do to ensure ongoing compliance with URAC standards?

Implementing a continuous quality improvement (CQI) program is essential for ensuring ongoing compliance with URAC standards because it establishes an ongoing process of evaluating and enhancing organizational practices, policies, and procedures. This proactive approach helps organizations identify areas that need improvement and ensures they are consistently meeting the standards set forth by URAC.

A CQI program fosters a culture of accountability and encourages regular involvement from all levels of the organization. It also provides a structured method for collecting and analyzing data, which is crucial for making informed decisions aimed at performance enhancement. By continuously monitoring and refining processes, organizations can not only maintain compliance but also adapt to any changes in URAC standards or regulations over time.

In contrast, random assessments alone may not provide a comprehensive view of compliance and could overlook systemic issues that need to be addressed. Limiting audits to just once per year fails to capture the dynamic nature of healthcare services where continuous compliance is necessary. Focusing solely on governance issues neglects the broader framework of quality and operational standards required for URAC accreditation that encompasses various aspects of service delivery beyond governance.