ValueOptions Receives URAC Utilization Management Accreditation; Company Successfully Maintains Accreditation Since 1999.NORFOLK, Va. -- ValueOptions announced today that they have 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 Washington, DC-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. "We are proud that ValueOptions has received full accreditation by URAC for the fourth consecutive time," said Michele Alfano, 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 ValueOptions. "This reaffirms our ongoing commitment to maintaining the highest standards for behavioral health care." "By applying for and receiving URAC accreditation, ValueOptions has demonstrated a commitment to quality health care," said Gary 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. . "Quality behavioral 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: --California Service Center, Long Beach, CA --Colorado Service Center, Colorado Springs, CO --Consulting Health Care Systems/OPTIONS --Empire Service Center, Troy, NY --Health Management Strategies/Kansas Service Center, Topeka, KS --Great Lakes Service Center, Southfield, MI --National Capital Service Center, Reston, VA --New York City Service Center, New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , NY --North Carolina Service Center, Research Triangle Park Research Triangle Park, research, business, medical, and educational complex situated in central North Carolina. It has an area of 6,900 acres (2,795 hectares) and is 8 × 2 mi (13 × 3 km) in size. Named for the triangle formed by Duke Univ. , NC --Northeast Service Center, Troy, NY --Tampa Regional Service Center, Tampa, FL --Texas ESD (1) (Electronic Software Distribution) Distributing new software and upgrades via the network rather than individual installations on each machine. See ESL. Service Center, Coppell, TX --Texas PSD (tool) PSD - Portable Scheme Debugger. Service Center, Coppell, TX The URAC Health Utilization Management standards establish consistency in UM processes. The standards ensure that appropriately trained clinical personnel conduct and oversee the 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. process, that a reasonable and timely appeals process is in place, and that medical decisions are based on valid clinical criteria. About URAC URAC, an independent, nonprofit organization Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. , is well-known as a leader in promoting health care quality through its accreditation and certification programs. URAC offers a wide range of quality benchmarking programs and services that keep pace with the rapid changes in the health care system, and provide a symbol of excellence for organizations to validate 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 establishing meaningful quality measures for the entire health care industry. For more information, visit www.urac.org. About ValueOptions One of the nation's premier behavioral health care management organizations, ValueOptions serves nearly 23 million people across the country through publicly funded and commercial contracts with employee assistance, mental health and substance abuse, behavioral disability management and integrated programs. The company is headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia. For more information, please visit www.valueoptions.com. |
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