URAC and Asembia Announce Partnership to Support Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation

Collaboration connects Asembia GPO members with URAC's independent accreditation programs

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- URAC, the nation's most complete independent nonprofit health care accreditor, and Asembia, a strategic partner to the specialty pharmaceutical industry providing group purchasing, patient support, technology, data and distribution solutions, today announced a strategic partnership to support specialty pharmacies in pursuing accreditation and demonstrating their commitment to quality patient care.

Through the partnership, eligible members of Asembia's Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) will have access to URAC accreditation programs, educational resources and support designed to help organizations advance quality, operational excellence and market differentiation.  The partnership is a streamlined path to pursuing URAC accreditation.

Asembia's Group Purchasing Organization combines purchasing scale, operational expertise and long-standing industry relationships to help specialty pharmacies reduce costs, improve performance and access programs designed for the unique needs of the specialty pharmacy market. The collaboration brings together Asembia's specialty pharmacy expertise and connected GPO membership with URAC's independent accreditation programs, helping participating pharmacies strengthen quality, operational performance and the delivery of patient care.

"Accreditation gives specialty pharmacies a framework for strengthening their operations and demonstrating their commitment to the patients they serve," said Shawn Griffin, MD, President and CEO. "We're pleased to work with Asembia to help more pharmacies pursue independent accreditation and demonstrate the quality of their services."

"Asembia is committed to helping specialty pharmacies strengthen performance while maintaining the highest standards of quality and patient care," said Thom Cohn, Chief Strategy Officer, "Our collaboration with URAC gives eligible Asembia GPO members greater access to an independent accreditation framework that can support continuous improvement, reinforce trust and help pharmacies better serve their patients." 

URAC offers accreditation programs for specialty pharmacy and other pharmacy services. Its accreditation process evaluates organizations against established standards and provides a framework for continuous quality improvement.

About Asembia
Asembia is a strategic partner to the specialty pharmaceutical industry, providing group purchasing, patient support, technology, data and distribution solutions. Asembia's Group Purchasing Organization combines purchasing scale, specialty expertise and long-standing industry relationships to help pharmacies and manufacturers navigate contracting, purchasing and access challenges. Through its connected ecosystem, Asembia helps its partners reduce costs, improve performance and support more efficient access to specialty medications. Learn more at www.asembia.com.

About URAC

URAC is an independent nonprofit accreditation organization dedicated to advancing health care quality and patient safety. Founded in 1990, URAC develops evidence-based standards with input from health care experts and stakeholders and offers accreditation and certification programs across pharmacy, health care management, digital health and other areas of health care. Learn more at www.urac.org.

Media Contacts
URAC: Laura Wood | [email protected]
Asembia: Bill Fitzgerald | VP Marketing | [email protected] 

SOURCE URAC