What type of outcomes does URAC aim to improve through its guidelines?

URAC focuses on improving health outcomes through its guidelines. The organization develops standards that are designed to enhance the quality of care provided to patients, ensuring that healthcare services are effective, safe, and accessible. By emphasizing best practices, URAC aims to promote better overall health for individuals and populations, which is a fundamental goal in healthcare delivery.

Health outcomes refer to the results of healthcare service interactions, such as improvements in patient health status, increased patient satisfaction, and enhanced safety within medical practices. By establishing robust guidelines, URAC helps organizations measure and improve these outcomes systematically.

While financial, employee performance, and market share outcomes are important aspects of healthcare operations, they are not the primary focus of URAC’s guidelines. The core mission centers on improving the health and well-being of patients, thereby indirectly influencing other aspects of healthcare systems as a secondary effect.