Akeso Care Management Receives URAC Accreditation.Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 17, 2003 Akeso Care Management(SM), Inc. (ACM (Association for Computing Machinery, New York, www.acm.org) A membership organization founded in 1947 dedicated to advancing the arts and sciences of information processing. In addition to awards and publications, ACM also maintains special interest groups (SIGs) in the computer field. (SM)) announced today that it has been awarded Health Utilization Management accreditation by URAC URAC Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (health care accreditation & certification) URAC University Recreation & Aquatic Centre Ltd (Australia) URAC Union Regional de Apoyo Campesino , a leading health care accrediting organization. ACM provides medical management services to domestic and international insurance carriers, self-insured employers and third party administrators. These services include utilization review u·til·i·za·tion review n. A process for monitoring the use, delivery, and cost-effectiveness of services, especially those provided by medical professionals. , large case management, emergency medical evacuations, discharge planning and medical bill review, all designed to provide appropriate, cost-effective patient care. Carolyn Tinsley, Chief Operating Officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. of ACM, states, "We are very pleased to receive the Health Utilization Management accreditation from URAC. It is truly a reflection of the quality work that we provide to our customers and assures them that we meet leading national standards in the industry." URAC is a leader in the accreditation of health and managed care organizations. Founded in 1990, URAC currently offers 16 accreditation programs that span a broad spectrum of health care services. URAC has issued over 2,300 accreditation certificates to more than 500 health care programs. URAC-accredited organizations do business in all 50 states and provide services to more than 150 million lives. Garry Carneal, URAC President 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. , said, "By applying for and receiving URAC accreditation, Akeso Care Management has demonstrated a commitment to quality health care. 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." Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, ACM is a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of International Medical Group(R), Inc. (IMG IMG International medical graduate, see there (R)), a worldwide leader in designing, distributing and administering global healthcare benefits. For more information about ACM or IMG, please call 800.628.4664, 317.655.4500, or visit our website at www.akesocare.com. |
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