ARC Cares Earns URAC Accreditation in Independent Review Organization

BREA, Calif. - July 16, 2019 - PRLog -- NS and Associates DBA PharMedQuest and its practice site ARC Cares is proud to announce that it has earned URAC accreditation in Independent Review Organization. URAC is the independent leader in promoting healthcare quality through leadership, accreditation, measurement and innovation. By achieving this status, ARC Cares has demonstrated a comprehensive commitment to quality care, improved processes and better patient outcomes.

ARC Cares is a medical benefit management company that focuses on the management of high-cost, specialty medications. We differ from other specialty management solutions and pathway vendors in that we provide comprehensive management solutions including development of utilization management programs, in-depth clinical reviews, advanced analytics, provider relations support including peer-to-peer consultations and handling of appeals/grievances, medication dosing verification and optimization, as well as claims analyses and reconciliation.

"Our recent URAC IRO accreditation is another important milestone for us at ARC. As we grow as a company and continually expand our services, it is important for us to remain grounded in our founding principle to protect patients and to ensure they receive unbiased, high-quality and evidence-based care," said Anthony Lam, MD MHS, President of ARC Cares. "Achieving URAC IRO accreditation solidifies our standing as a reliable and efficient independent review organization that consistently delivers insightful clinical recommendations from highly qualified and experienced sub-specialists."

"Increased accountability regarding the proper delivery of care makes the role of independent review organizations more important than ever. By achieving independent URAC accreditation for their IRO services, ARC Cares is proving a proficiency in providing knowledgeable and credentialed reviewers free of conflicts of interest," said URAC President and CEO Shawn Griffin, M.D. "URAC's thorough IRO standards provide for effective internal and external reviews, and ARC Cares' accreditation will make them stand out in the marketplace."

About ARC Cares
ARC Cares was founded with the goal of helping payers, providers and patients navigate subspecialty care under the medical and/or pharmacy benefit. Our founding team is made up of practicing subspecialty physicians, clinical nurses and pharmacists, as well as patient advocates with decades of direct patient care and healthcare management experience. For more information about ARC Cares, call (714) 475-0272 or visit https://arccares.com/.

About URAC
Founded in 1990, URAC is the independent leader in promoting healthcare quality through leadership, accreditation, measurement and innovation. URAC is a nonprofit organization using evidence-based measures and developing standards through inclusive engagement with a range of stakeholders committed to improving the quality of healthcare. Our portfolio of accreditation and certification programs span the healthcare industry, addressing healthcare management, healthcare operations, health plans, pharmacies, telehealth providers, physician practices, and more. URAC accreditation is a symbol of excellence for organizations to showcase their validated commitment to quality and accountability.