Corphealth Receives URAC Health Utilization Management Reaccreditation
Posted on: Monday, 20 November 2006, 09:00 CST
FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Corphealth, Inc. announced today that it has been awarded Health Utilization Management Reaccreditation from URAC, a Washington, DC-based health care accrediting organization that establishes quality standards for the health care industry. Corphealth first received URAC Health Utilization Management Accreditation in 1994.
URAC's Health Utilization Management Accreditation standards provide assurance to patients, providers, purchasers, regulators and employers that the practices of the organization performing these services are fair and equitable for all parties.
"By applying for and receiving Health Utilization Management Accreditation, Corphealth has demonstrated a commitment to quality health care," said Charles Stellar, URAC Board Chair. "Quality health care 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 Health Utilization Management standards establish consistency in UM processes. The standards ensure that appropriately trained clinical personnel conduct and oversee the utilization review process, that a reasonable and timely appeals process is in place, and that medical decisions are based on valid clinical criteria.
"The URAC Health Utilization Management Accreditation is the industry benchmark for excellence in utilization management," said Patrick Gotcher, president and CEO of Corphealth, Inc. "This accreditation demonstrates our unwavering commitment to quality UM processes."
About URAC
URAC, an independent, nonprofit organization, is a leader in promoting health care quality through accreditation and certification programs. URAC's standards keep pace with the rapid changes in the health care system, and provide a mark of distinction for health care 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 health care industry. For more information, visit http://www.urac.org/.
About Corphealth, Inc.
Corphealth, Inc. is a national health and productivity solutions company with corporate operations in Fort Worth, Texas and an operational service center in Little Rock, Ark. Corphealth's mission is to identify, develop and apply innovative behavioral-focused solutions that optimize the health and productivity of the people we serve. Corphealth provides total behavior solutions, managed behavioral healthcare in carve-in or carve-out models, integrated medical-behavioral healthcare, wellness, employee assistance and worklife programs to nearly 3 million members. For more information, visit http://www.corphealth.com/.
Corphealth, Inc.
CONTACT: Erica Stephens, Roberts Resource, for Corphealth,+1-770-845-3663, erica@robertsresource.com
Web site: http://www.corphealth.com/http://www.urac.org/
Source: PRNewswire
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