Aetna Positioned to Expand in England: Appointed by Department of Health to the "Framework for Procuring External Support for Commissioners" (FESC).--Aetna to offer range of services to support Primary Care Trusts-- HARTFORD, Conn. -- Aetna (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : AET AET Aetna, Inc. AET After Extra Time AET Actual Evapotranspiration AET Alliance for Environmental Technology AET Alpha-Ethyltryptamine AET Applied Extrusion Technologies, Inc. ) announced today that it has been appointed by the Department of Health as one of the suppliers on the Framework for Procuring External Support for Commissioners (FESC FESC Framework for procuring External Support for Commissioners (UK) FESC Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology FESC Federal Emergency Support Coordinator FESC Florida Education Standards Commission ) to offer commissioning support to Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) in England. The FESC will provide PCTs with easy access to a framework of expert suppliers who can support them in undertaking their commissioning work. The NHS NHS abbr. National Health Service NHS (in Britain) National Health Service provides health care coverage for all citizens in England, based on need, not ability to pay. It is the largest organization in Europe and one of the largest employers in the world, with more than 1.3 million employees. Originally created in 2002, PCTs are free-standing local organizations within the NHS responsible for ensuring that community health needs are met. In consultation with community stakeholders, PCTs develop health care plans that best meet the needs of their individual patient populations and commission services with providers. Services that Aetna will offer to local PCT (Private Communications Technology) A protocol from Microsoft that provides secure transactions over the Web. See security protocol. managers include a wide range of support, ranging from specific tasks such as designing medical management programs, also known as demand management, to comprehensive contracting and procurement of services. "We are very pleased to have been selected as a supplier on the framework by the Department of Health in England," said Ronald A. Williams, Aetna chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "We believe we have a range of skills that complement existing experience within Primary Care Trusts, and are excited to be given the opportunity to help to strengthen health care delivery in communities across England." Aetna's proven experience in managing health care quality and cost to a budget through effective contracting and procurement techniques, information analysis and its partnership approach to program design were key components of the company's successful appointment as a supplier for the FESC. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Martha Temple, vice president of Aetna with primary responsibility for the company's international businesses, "Our goal is to form partnerships to create integrated solutions that address the differing health challenges and health needs of PCTs across England. We will do this in a way that truly addresses the top concerns of both PCTs and patients." About Aetna Aetna is one of the nation's leading diversified health care benefits companies, serving approximately 34.9 million people with information and resources to help them make better informed decisions about their health care. Aetna offers a broad range of traditional and consumer-directed health insurance products and related services, including medical, pharmacy, dental, behavioral health Behavioral health was first used in the 1980's to name the combination of the fields mental health and substance abuse. As an example, an organization serving both mental health and substance abuse clients might refer to its practice as behavioral health or , group life, long-term care long-term care (LTC), n the provision of medical, social, and personal care services on a recurring or continuing basis to persons with chronic physical or mental disorders. and disability plans, medical management capabilities, and health care management services for Medicaid plans. Our customers include employer groups, individuals, college students, part-time and hourly workers, health plans and government-sponsored plans in both the U.S. and internationally. Aetna's international businesses also include Aetna Global Benefits([R]), Aetna's expatriate benefits division that focuses on providing comprehensive benefit solutions to employees working, travelling and living in over 100 countries. www.aetna.com |
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