Vested Health Consumer-Driven Health Plan Receives URAC Consumer Education and Support Accreditation
Posted on: Monday, 8 January 2007, 12:00 CST
CHARLESTON, W.Va., Jan. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Vested Health announced today that it has been awarded Consumer Education and Support Accreditation from URAC, a Washington, DC-based health care accrediting organization that establishes quality standards for the health care industry.
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.
"We are honored to receive Consumer Education and Support Accreditation from URAC," said Mike Baker, president and CEO of Vested Health. "This recognition underscores our commitment to being a quality driven organization and we will continue to ensure our Consumer Education programs upholds the rigorous standards set by URAC."
Consumer Education and Support Accreditation is the first accreditation program to recognize quality for consumer-directed health functions and highlights a companies' commitment to helping consumers manage their own health care decisions.
"By applying for and receiving Consumer Education and Support accreditation, Vested Health 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."
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/.
Vested Health, a leading provider of consumer-driven health plan solutions, is one of the only independent companies in the nation built to focus solely on consumer-driven health plans. This dedication enables Vested Health to help employers create a cost-control solutions and the financial incentive for their employees to become informed, motivated and engaged in the health care process. Learn more at http://www.vestedhealth.com/.
Contact: Andy Malinoski, VP - Communications
(304) 382-3656
Vested Health
CONTACT: Andy Malinoski, VP - Communications of Vested Health,+1-304-382-3656
Web site: http://www.vestedhealth.com/http://www.urac.org/
Source: PRNewswire
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