CorSolutions Medical, Inc. Earns Full NCQA Accreditation for Its Health Solutions Programs.Business Editors BUFFALO GROVE Buffalo Grove A village of northeast Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. Population: 43,300. , Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 9, 2002 CorSolutions Becomes the First Privately Owned Disease Management Company to Achieve Full NCQA NCQA National Committee on Quality Assurance, see there Accreditation accreditation, n a process of formal recognition of a school or institution attesting to the required ability and performance in an area of education, training, or practice. CorSolutions Medical, Inc., the nation's leading provider of health intelligence and solutions, announced it has earned Full Patient and Practitioner Accreditation for its coronary artery disease coronary artery disease, condition that results when the coronary arteries are narrowed or occluded, most commonly by atherosclerotic deposits of fibrous and fatty tissue. , congestive heart failure congestive heart failure, inability of the heart to expel sufficient blood to keep pace with the metabolic demands of the body. In the healthy individual the heart can tolerate large increases of workload for a considerable length of time. , diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease chronic obstructive pulmonary disease n. Abbr. COPD A chronic lung disease, such as asthma or emphysema, in which breathing becomes slowed or forced. , and asthma asthma (ăz`mə, ăs`–), chronic inflammatory respiratory disease characterized by periodic attacks of wheezing, shortness of breath, and a tight feeling in the chest. A cough producing sticky mucus is symptomatic. disease management programs from The National Committee for Quality Assurance National Committee for Quality Assurance Medical practice A private, not-for-profit organization which has become the leading accreditor of managed care plans; in site visits, NCQA reviewers evaluate a managed care plan in terms of quality management, physicians' (NCQA) Disease Management Accreditation. CorSolutions earned scores of 100 percent on all six categories that the accreditation standards were judged upon. Those categories include: program content, patient service, practitioner service, clinical systems, measurement and quality improvement and program operations. The NCQA Accreditation builds upon CorSolutions' solid foundation as the company continues to provide exceptional service while improving the health of those it serves. The Full Accreditation assists the company in making quality quantifiable Quantifiable Can be expressed as a number. The results of quantifiable psychological tests can be translated into numerical values, or scores. Mentioned in: Psychological Tests as it strives to be the best in the disease management industry. CorSolutions is the first privately held disease management company to attain full disease management accreditation from NCQA. Recognizing effective disease management programs through accreditation will help ensure that chronically ill individuals get the best care possible. "Earning NCQA Disease Management Accreditation is an indication that an organization has high quality programs for the chronically ill. It's it's 1. Contraction of it is. 2. Contraction of it has. See Usage Note at its. it's it is or it has it's be ~have an accomplishment to be proud of," said NCQA President Margaret E. O'Kane. "CorSolutions is extremely proud to participate and earn full accreditation from NCQA. This achievement elevates industry standards, increases integrity, and allows us to formalize value with our customers for the mutual goal of quality care," said Richard Vance, M.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of CorSolutions. Receiving NCQA Disease Management Accreditation is an indication that the disease management program is dedicated to giving patients and practitioners the support, education, and assistance necessary to ensure good outcomes and good care. In addition, accreditation gives the marketplace third-party confirmation that the organizations' programs are well designed and effective. "CorSolutions is in business to help patients improve their health and avoid complications by educating and supporting them in managing their chronic diseases. Our goal is to make a difference in the patients' lives and to improve the healthcare system. We are committed to bettering the healthcare industry through quality work and care. It's rewarding to earn formal recognition by NCQA for the work we continue to do," reported Vance. About CorSolutions Founded in 1994, CorSolutions Medical, Inc. is the nation's leading customer-centric health intelligence and solutions company. The company provides a full complement of disease management programs from prevention and wellness to long-term Long-term Three or more years. In the context of accounting, more than 1 year. long-term 1. Of or relating to a gain or loss in the value of a security that has been held over a specific length of time. Compare short-term. chronic care for more than 30 common chronic conditions. With more than 300,000 program participants, CorSolutions' intelligence-based approach integrates data analysis, risk assessment and advanced predictive modeling. CorSolutions provides its customers with a complete understanding of current and potential healthcare expenditures offering customized solutions that help to manage the risk of those expenditures. Using the exclusive MULTIFIT(SM) approach of physician-directed, nurse-mediated, patient-empowered care, CorSolutions consistently delivers healthcare solutions that result in measurable clinical improvements and significant cost-savings for its customers. For more information, visit the company's corporate Web site at www.corsolutions.com |
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