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Gordian Health Solutions Receives URAC Consumer Education and Support Accreditation

Posted on: Wednesday, 16 July 2008, 09:01 CDT

Gordian Health Solutions, Inc. announced today that is has been awarded Consumer Education and Support accreditation from URAC, a Washington, D.C.-based healthcare accrediting organization that establishes quality standards for the healthcare industry. URAC's Consumer Education and Support (CES) accreditation is the first accreditation program to recognize quality for consumer-directed health functions and highlights a company's commitment to helping consumers manage their own healthcare decisions.

"The Gordian team is honored to receive Consumer Education and Support accreditation from URAC," says Jennifer C. Schmitz, vice president of operations at Gordian. "This accreditation underscores our ongoing commitment to help individuals take charge of their own healthcare, an effort which can lead to a reduction in the demand and cost of healthcare for both the individual and their employer."

Nashville, Tenn.-based Gordian Health Solutions is a leading personal health coaching company. Gordian is pioneering the next generation of individualized, interactive and integrated health solutions by delivering personalized one-on-one health coaching, individually tailored websites and other media to help individuals achieve and maintain healthy lifestyles and to reduce the demand and cost of healthcare. Gordian currently provides customized programs to more than 2.3 million individuals nationwide through partnerships with employers, health plans and government entities. Depending upon the organization, individuals served include employees, health plan members, spouses and dependents.

"By applying for and receiving Consumer Education and Support accreditation, Gordian has demonstrated a commitment to quality healthcare," said Alan P. Spielman, URAC president and CEO. "Quality healthcare is crucial to our nation's welfare, and it is important to have organizations that are willing to measure themselves against national standards."

The URAC accreditation process demonstrates a commitment to quality services and serves as a framework to improve business processes through benchmarking organizations against nationally recognized standards. Accreditation also requires compliance with URAC's core standards for key functions such as organizational structure, staff qualifications, training and management, regulatory compliance, quality management and consumer protection.

URAC, an independent, nonprofit organization, is a leader in promoting healthcare quality through accreditation and certification programs. URAC's standards keep pace with the rapid changes in the healthcare system and provide a mark of distinction for healthcare organizations to demonstrate their commitment to quality and accountability. Through its broad-based governance structure and an inclusive standards development process, URAC ensures that all stakeholders are represented in setting meaningful standards for the healthcare industry. For more information, visit www.urac.org.

About Gordian Health Solutions, Inc.

Gordian Health Solutions is the nation's leading personal health coaching company. Gordian is pioneering the next generation of individualized, interactive and integrated health solutions to reduce the demand and cost of healthcare and encourage healthier lifestyles. Gordian delivers personalized one-on-one health coaching, individually tailored websites and other media to help individuals achieve and maintain healthy lifestyles and to address chronic conditions. Gordian pioneered the health coaching industry and, with its 12 years of innovative industry leadership, is poised to advance a culture of wellness that will positively impact lives for years to come. For more information about Gordian, visit www.gordian-health.com.

Source: Business Wire

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