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12/26/2025

Most wellness apps and smart devices operate in a regulatory gray area. Congress has introduced the Health Information Privacy Reform Act (HIPRA) that aims to close that gap by granting consumers new rights access, correction and deletion of their health data while requiring companies to obtain clear consent before collecting or sharing it.

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Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D., R-La., unveiled a new health data privacy framework that sets out clear rules for how wearables and wellness apps handle sensitive health data. | Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D., R-La., introduced the Health Information Privacy Reform Act (HIPRA) earlier this month, which woul...

12/26/2025

Congratulations to Columbus Neighborhood Health Center, Inc., for earning accreditation in Specialty Pharmacy. Learn more about URAC's pharmacy programs at https://hubs.la/Q03YmSV90

12/26/2025

Congratulations to Geritom Med, Inc., for earning reaccreditation in Pharmacy Services and Mail Service Pharmacy. Learn more about URAC's pharmacy programs at https://hubs.la/Q03YmSqt0

12/24/2025

Happy Holidays from URAC ✨

12/23/2025

The University of Kentucky is stepping into the future with an ambitious health care artificial intelligence partnership.

The university will integrate Microsoft’s AI Dragon Copilot for ambient clinical documentation, aiming to reduce administrative burdens for physicians and nurses.

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University Kentucky partners Microsoft to deploy Dragon Copilot and preview new AI tools at UK HealthCare, advancing clinical documentation.

12/23/2025

Congratulations to H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute Hospital, Inc., for earning reaccreditation in Specialty Pharmacy. Learn more about URAC's pharmacy programs at https://hubs.la/Q03YmRfP0

12/23/2025

Congratulations to Ochsner Pharmacy and Wellness, LLC, for earning reaccreditation in Specialty Pharmacy. Learn more about URAC's pharmacy programs at https://hubs.la/Q03YmNdH0

12/22/2025

Rural communities face a grim reality: the shortage of doctors is not going away anytime soon. A new report underscores what health advocates have warned for years: limited access to care in rural areas is worsening, driven by low pay, high burnout and a pipeline that cannot keep up with demand. Read more: https://hubs.la/Q03X1dql0

For at least the next dozen years, rural areas will continue to have only about two-thirds of the primary care physicians they need, according to a recent national study.

12/22/2025

The benefits of telehealth will never be fully achieved until we have true digital health equity. This is the premise of URAC’s white paper, Can Telehealth Open the Door to Health Care for More People and Populations? Download this and other white papers for FREE: https://hubs.la/Q03WxBNx0

URAC publications, highlight the work of our accredited organizations, showcasing the role accreditation has in transforming health care.

12/22/2025

Congratulations to City of Hope National Medical Center, for earning reaccreditation in Specialty Pharmacy. Learn more about URAC's pharmacy programs at https://hubs.la/Q03YmCPY0

12/22/2025

Congratulations to AcariaHealth, Inc. for earning reaccreditation in Specialty Pharmacy. Learn more about URAC's pharmacy programs at https://hubs.la/Q03YmFvd0

12/19/2025

In the United Kingdom, the National Health Service (NHS) is using artificial intelligence-powered imaging tools to cut transfer delays for stroke patients by nearly 50%. This breakthrough means faster diagnoses, quicker decisions on eligibility and ultimately, better outcomes for patients in critical condition. Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q03X1dqh0

A study shows AI imaging software can significantly speed NHS stroke care, cutting delays and increasing thrombectomy rates.