MEDIA, PA — Payer Matrix, a company focused on patient advocacy, has been awarded the URAC accreditation in Healthcare Management Version 3.0. This coveted recognition is granted by URAC, an independent entity that sets high standards for healthcare quality, including clinical practice, customer protection, performance measurement, operational infrastructure, and risk management.
Achieving this status testifies to Payer Matrix’s dedication to healthcare quality, safety, and accountability. The company aids uninsured and underinsured patients in accessing costly specialty drugs, making this accreditation particularly meaningful. It underscores the firm’s commitment to providing top-notch health services, including quality care, improved processes, and enhanced patient safety.
URAC President and CEO, Shawn Griffin, MD, noted the significance of this achievement. “The URAC Health Care Management seal shows an organization’s commitment to high-quality healthcare in areas of risk management, consumer protection and empowerment, operations, and infrastructure, as well as performance management and improvement,” he said. “We are proud to recognize Payer Matrix for their achievement in these areas.”
Rupal Gohil, R.Ph, CSP, Chief Compliance Officer for Payer Matrix, expressed pride in the accomplishment. “This accreditation recognizes the critical work we do for underinsured patients to ensure they have access to the specialty drugs they need,” she stated.
Founded in 1990 as a non-profit organization, URAC stands as an independent leader in promoting healthcare quality and patient safety through its renowned accreditation programs. Its evidence-based standards are developed in collaboration with a wide array of stakeholders and industry experts. For organizations, earning a URAC accreditation is a mark of excellence, showcasing their validated commitment to quality and accountability.
As a third-party advocate for patients unable to afford drugs for life-altering medical conditions, Payer Matrix strives to reduce healthcare costs for both patients and plan sponsors. The company collaborates with payers, providers, and pharmaceutical manufacturers to find and implement the lowest-cost solutions possible. This URAC accreditation further solidifies its reputation as a key player in patient advocacy.
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