Established in 1977, the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians, Inc. (ABQAURP) is the nation's largest organization of interdisciplinary health care professionals.

ABQAURP is the only Health Care Quality and Management organization with an examination developed, administered, and evaluated through the National Board of Medical Examiners' (NBME) testing expertise. The NBME's involvement in the certification process reflects ABQAURP's dedication to establishing Health Care Quality and Management as a specialty with definable standards upheld by knowledgeable experts.

The ABQAURP certification process promotes excellence and professionalism through recognition of individuals dedicated to Health Care Quality and Management. These Individuals are distinguished by superior skills in analysis, review, case management, and many other areas of health care administration.