Medical Record Associates, also known as MRA, is a full-service health information management organization that offers a range of contracting and management services. Founded in 1986 as a release of information management company, it provides request validation, medical record checking and report preparation services. The organization also offers medical necessity denial assistance, coding education and auditing services. In addition, Medical Record Associates provides outpatient and inpatient coding validation and compliance services. The organization schedules regular quality improvement reviews. It serves clients in the health care and industrial sectors. Medical Record Associates manages a staff of cancer registry consultants and support personnel.