WOONSOCKET, R.I., Aug. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS
Pharmacy announced today that it has earned
reaccreditation in Community Pharmacy from URAC. URAC is the
independent leader in promoting health care quality through
accreditation, certification and measurement. By achieving this
status, CVS Pharmacy has demonstrated a comprehensive commitment to
quality care, improved processes and better patient outcomes. All
CVS Pharmacy, Longs Drugs and Navarro Discount Pharmacy locations
nationwide have earned this accreditation.
URAC has over 30 accreditation programs. Its Community Pharmacy
Accreditation Program was developed in 2014 to establish consistent
benchmarks and standards for pharmacy practice quality and CVS
Pharmacy was the first pharmacy to achieve the accreditation.
Organizations that earn URAC's Community Pharmacy Accreditation are
recognized as providers of comprehensive patient care and
medication management programs, and as leaders in quality and
patient safety.
To achieve this reaccreditation, CVS Pharmacy underwent a
rigorous evaluation process to validate the quality of the care and
services it provides to its patients, including patient-centered
medication management, wellness services, and preventive and
chronic disease management.
"We are proud that our pharmacies have received URAC's
reaccreditation in Community Pharmacy," said Kevin Hourican,
Executive Vice President, Retail Pharmacy and Supply Chain, CVS
Health. "At CVS Health, we are committed to being a leader in the
pharmacy care industry and helping people on their path to better
health. Having a respected accreditation organization such as URAC
take a close look at the operation of our pharmacies and confirm
the quality of the pharmacy care and services we provide
demonstrates that we are fulfilling that commitment."
"CVS Pharmacy has chosen to highlight the quality of its service
by applying for and receiving Community Pharmacy Accreditation from
URAC again in 2017," said Kylanne Green, URAC President and CEO.
"In a crowded marketplace, CVS Pharmacy can prove its quality in
areas such as medication management, customer service, and safety
adhere to best practices established for quality and value."
CVS Pharmacy is the retail division of CVS Health, which is now
accredited in six of URAC's accreditation programs for Pharmacy:
Community Pharmacy, Pharmacy Benefit Management, Drug Therapy
Management, Specialty Pharmacy, Mail Service Pharmacy and Health
Call Center.
About CVS Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Health (NYSE: CVS), is
America's leading retail pharmacy with over 9,700 locations. It is
the first national pharmacy to end the sale of tobacco and the
first pharmacy in the nation to receive the Community Pharmacy
accreditation from URAC, the leading health care accreditation
organization that establishes quality standards for the health care
industry. CVS Pharmacy is reinventing pharmacy to help people on
their path to better health by providing the most accessible and
personalized expertise, both in its stores and online at CVS.com.
General information about CVS Pharmacy and CVS Health is available
at www.cvshealth.com.
About URAC
Founded in 1990, URAC is the independent leader in promoting health
care quality through accreditation, certification and measurement.
URAC is a nonprofit organization developing evidence-based measures
and 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 health care management, health care
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.
Media Contact
Amy Lanctot
CVS Pharmacy
401-770-2931
Amy.Lanctot@CVSHealth.com
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