Washington – November 02, 2026 -- URAC and Asembia have launched a strategic partnership that gives eligible members of Asembia's Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) access to URAC accreditation programs, educational resources and support. The companies describe the arrangement as a streamlined path to URAC accreditation for specialty pharmacies.
Asembia GPO members gain a direct route to independent accreditation
URAC is an independent nonprofit health care accreditor. Asembia provides group purchasing, patient support, technology, data and distribution solutions to the specialty pharmaceutical industry. The collaboration links Asembia's connected GPO membership with URAC's accreditation programs. The stated aim is to help participating pharmacies strengthen quality, operational performance and patient care delivery.
Asembia's GPO combines purchasing scale, operational expertise and long-standing industry relationships. It targets cost reduction and performance improvement for specialty pharmacies.
URAC evaluates pharmacies against established standards
URAC offers accreditation programs for specialty pharmacy and other pharmacy services. Its process measures organizations against established standards and provides a framework for continuous quality improvement. The source gives no fees, member counts or timelines for the program.
Executives frame accreditation as a market differentiator
URAC President and CEO Shawn Griffin said accreditation gives specialty pharmacies a framework for strengthening operations and demonstrating commitment to patients. Asembia Chief Strategy Officer Thom Cohn said the collaboration gives eligible GPO members greater access to an independent framework that supports continuous improvement and reinforces trust.