University Health encourages Diverse Vendors to obtain independent third-party certification. Certification is the process by which organizations verify that businesses meet the criteria of ownership, control and management to qualify as a Small, Minority, Women, Veteran and/or Disabled Individual-Owned Business Enterprise.

Certification Agencies

* Denotes preferred certification entities

• City of Houston (local certification program)
• City of Austin (local certification program)
• Historically Underutilized Business (HUB)*
• North Central Texas Regional Certification Agency
• Small Business Administration (SBA)
• South Central Texas Regional Certification Agency (SCTRCA)*