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Affinity Health Group’s Saint John Pharmacy Earns URAC Accreditation in Mail Service Pharmacy The designation ‘demonstrates a meaningful commitment to quality healthcare’ May 29, 2024 Monroe, LA—Saint John Pharmacy, a service of Affinity Health Group, is proud to announce it has earned URAC accreditation for Mail Service Pharmacy. URAC is the independent leader in promoting healthcare quality by setting high standards for clinical practice, consumer protections, performance measurement, operations infrastructure and risk management. By achieving URAC accreditation, Saint John Pharmacy has demonstrated its commitment to quality care, enhanced processes, patient safety and improved outcomesfor the patients it serves. Affinity Health Group was formed in 2007 as a group medical practice, designed to give patients affordable access to quality healthcare. What started as a small group of physicians is now one of the largest group medical practices in the area, with a robust primary care department, multiple specialties, a walk-in clinic, two retail pharmacies and the Saint John mail-order pharmacy. One thing that has not changed is Affinity’s drive to improve care and help lower healthcare costs. “We are proud to offer a mail-order option for our patients’ convenience,” said Karen Jernigan, pharmacist in charge at Saint John Pharmacy. “We are especially proud that Saint John Pharmacy has now earned URAC accreditation in Mail Service Pharmacy.” Affinity President David A. Yarbrough, MD, noted that URAC’s accreditation process required Jernigan and her staff to submit comprehensive policies, procedures, workflows and other organizational information. This process validates compliance with nationally recognized healthcare standards. “Each of our pharmacies has a dedicated staff and a commitment to excellence,” he said. “URAC accreditation is a symbol of excellence for organizations to showcase their validated commitment to quality and accountability.” URAC’s President and CEO Shawn Griffin, MD, said, “Mail service pharmacies provide a critical connection for patients receiving specialized pharmaceutical care. “URAC’s Mail Service Pharmacy Accreditation recognizes excellence in the areas of pharmacy operations, medication distribution and patient service and communication, all of which are valuable components of the patient care experience. We are pleased to recognize Saint John Pharmacy for achieving URAC’s Mail Service Pharmacy full accreditation.” About Affinity Health Group Affinity Health Group is a multi-specialty physician practice with multiple locations in Monroe and West Monroe, Louisiana. For more information, visit https://www.myaffinityhealth.com/. About URAC Founded in 1990 as a non-profit organization, URAC is the independent leader in promoting healthcare quality and patient safety through renowned accreditation programs. URAC develops its evidence-based standards in collaboration with a wide array of stakeholders and industry experts. The company’s portfolio of accreditation and certification programs span the healthcare industry, addressing healthcare management and operations, pharmacies, telehealth, health plans, medical practices and more. URAC accreditation is a symbol of excellence for organizations to showcase their validated commitment to quality and accountability.