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ValueOptions Receives Health Utilization Management Accreditation From URAC

Posted on: Tuesday, 29 May 2007, 12:00 CDT

ValueOptions announced today that it has been awarded Health Utilization Management accreditation from URAC, a Washington, D.C.-based health care accrediting organization that establishes quality standards for the health care industry. 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.

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.

"ValueOptions is honored to receive Health Utilization Management accreditation by URAC," said Michele Alfano, Chief Operating Officer of ValueOptions. "It's rewarding to know that our utilization management program has met our customers' needs, achieved high-quality results and is fully accredited by URAC."

"By applying for and receiving URAC Health Utilization Management Accreditation, ValueOptions 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 accreditation is for the following ValueOptions service centers:

Colorado Service Center, Colorado Springs, Colo.

Empire Service Center and the Northeast Service Center, Troy, N.Y.

Great Lakes Service Center, Southfield, Mich.

Health Management Strategies, Topeka Service Center, Topeka, Kan.

New York City Service Center, New York

North Carolina ESD Service Center, Research Triangle Park, N.C.

Tampa Service Center, Tampa, Fla.

Texas ESD Service Center and the Texas PSD Service Center, Coppell, Texas

About ValueOptions

ValueOptions, the nation's largest, independent, managed behavioral care providers, covers 24 million individuals through a variety of direct contracts with health plans, employers, as well as through state and county agencies. ValueOptions is a national managed care company that specializes in disease management for all mental health and chemical dependency diagnoses. The company was founded in 1986 by psychiatrist Ronald I. Dozoretz, M.D. Previously known as OPTIONS Health Care, the company merged with Value Behavioral Health in 1998 to form ValueOptions.

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 healthcare 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 www.urac.org.

Source: Business Wire

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