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Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Skai Blue Cross and Blue Shield, BlueAdvantage Administrators of Arkansas and Health Advantage earn URAC accreditations
LITTLE ROCK, ARK. (June 26, 2026) — Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Skai Blue Cross and Blue Shield, BlueAdvantage Administrators of Arkansas, and Health Advantage have all earned full URAC accreditation for Health Utilization Management and Case Management. URAC is the independent leader in measuring healthcare quality based on the high standards it sets for clinical practice, consumer protections, performance measurement, operations infrastructure and risk management.
By achieving this status, Arkansas Blue Cross, Skai Blue Cross, BlueAdvantage and Health Advantage have demonstrated a commitment to quality care, enhanced processes, patient safety and improved outcomes.
“For more than 75 years, we have been committed to making sure members have access to the highest quality of care and service, so they can focus on their health and their families’ wellbeing and have confidence that we’ll be by their side when they need us,” said Arkansas Blue Cross President and CEO Curtis Barnett. “URAC accreditation is the high standard to which we hold ourselves each and every day.”
URAC’s renowned accreditation programs seek to ensure healthcare quality and patient safety.
“Patient care is at the heart of what URAC-accredited organizations do, and we are proud to recognize Arkansas Blue Cross and its family of health plans, for achieving accreditation,” said URAC President and CEO, Shawn Griffin, MD. “It reflects their excellence in patient safety, communication and collaboration among care teams. Utilization management is also an important component to ensure that patients receive the most appropriate care for their particular needs.”