URAC

05/15/2026

AI notetakers are being integrated into medical visits to support documentation. As use expands, transparency, patient consent and data privacy are central to maintaining trust.

Read more from KFF Health News: https://hubs.la/Q04dVgv80

Your doctor might ask to have an AI tool listen during your next appointment. If you opt in, you will likely get more of your doctor’s attention. But the technology is not perfect. Here’s what to know.

05/15/2026

As employers and members continue to prioritize affordability, virtual-first health plans are gaining traction.

Blue Shield of California reports early results from its Virtual Blue plan, including lower costs and improved access, highlighting how virtual-first models may shape benefit design and care delivery.

Read more from Fierce Healthcare: https://hubs.la/Q04fPyCW0

05/15/2026

Congratulations to Concentrix Healthcare Services, LLC, for earning accreditation in Health Utilization Management.

Learn more about URAC's health administrative management programs at https://hubs.la/Q04gkB9_0

05/15/2026

Congratulations to Quality Care Partners, Inc., for earning reaccreditation in Health Utilization Management.

Learn more about URAC's health administrative management programs at https://hubs.la/Q04gjWMg0

05/14/2026

Intuition Robotics has secured Medicaid coverage in Washington state for ElliQ, its social AI companion robot—marking a first for a social, AI-native device.

The move signals how Medicaid programs may begin to evaluate AI-enabled, home-based care. Read more from Fierce Healthcare: https://hubs.la/Q04dSl4d0

05/14/2026

May is Mental Health Month, a time to reflect on how mental health affects people and communities across our daily lives.

For any people, that includes the workplace. So what does that mean for organizations thinking about workplace mental health? Read more: https://hubs.la/Q04g4RdG0

Mental Health Month: Better workplaces start with mental health May is Mental Health Month and it’s a great time to help raise awareness and encourage conversations about mental health. It’s…

05/14/2026

Congratulations to The Palms Pharmacy, Inc., for earning accreditation in Mail Service Pharmacy.

Learn more about URAC's pharmacy programs at https://hubs.la/Q04gk6Mm0

05/14/2026

Congratulations to Tripharm Drug, Inc., for earning accreditation in Specialty Pharmacy.

Learn more about URAC's pharmacy programs at https://hubs.la/Q04gj5-60

05/13/2026

Ambience Healthcare has launched Chart Chat for Nursing, an AI copilot integrated into the EHR to help inpatient nurses quickly navigate patient information.

Early pilots at Cleveland Clinic indicate potential to reduce documentation burden and improve care coordination. More from Fierce Healthcare: https://hubs.la/Q04dTXgt0

05/13/2026

Join URAC on Friday, May 15 at 1pm Eastern to learn why mental health parity compliance matters and how Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota used URAC’s Mental Health Parity Accreditation to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

Register today for this FREE webinar at https://hubs.la/Q04fq7nN0

05/13/2026

Congratulations to Quantum Health, Inc., for earning accreditation in Case Management.

Learn more about URAC's patient care programs at https://hubs.la/Q04frGcY0