DENVER, May 9, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Coram, Inc., a leading specialty infusion provider (SIP), announces that its specialty pharmacy unit, CoramRx, has been granted accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care, Inc. (ACHC). Complementing Coram's specialty infusion services, CoramRx provides drug delivery and clinical management services for injectable, infused and oral medications to patients and physician offices nationwide, supporting both Major Medical and Pharmacy benefit programs.
ACHC, a private, not-for-profit corporation which is certified to ISO 9001:2000 standards, was developed by home care and community-based providers to help companies improve business operations and quality of patient care. Referring to the value of accreditation, ACHC President Tom Cesar indicated, "The survey process leads an organization to examine its policies and practices continually to clarify its strengths and improve its weaknesses."
Accreditation is a voluntary activity where healthcare organizations submit to peer review of their internal policies, processes and patient care delivery against national standards. By attaining accreditation, CoramRx has demonstrated its commitment to maintain a higher level of competency and strive for excellence in its products, services and customer satisfaction. ACHC is regarded as one of the key benchmarks for measuring the quality of an organization and is considered a widely accepted standard by industry leaders with peer review in the United States.
"The impact of ACHC accreditation enhances CoramRx's position in the specialty pharmaceutical distribution market," says John J. Arlotta, Coram's Chairman and CEO. "Accreditation demonstrates our willingness to continuously examine business practices and undergo peer review in order to achieve the highest levels of clinical excellence and customer service."
CoramRx is one of the core components that have made Coram a leading nationwide, full-service Specialty Infusion Provider. Coram's capabilities range from in-home infusion services to ambulatory infusion suites to home delivery of self-injectable medications. Combined with its vast clinical experience, advanced clinical monitoring, and comprehensive utilization and outcomes reporting, Coram offers a complete solution for cost-effective, yet comprehensive patient care.
About Coram
Coram is a leading national provider of specialty home infusion and specialty pharmaceutical distribution services. With more than 70 full-service branch pharmacies and over 50 ambulatory infusion suites, the company offers both national presence and comprehensive local coverage. Coram's 25 years of experience, clinical expertise and commitment to positive outcomes has earned it a reputation for excellence among patients, clinicians and payors nationwide. The company is nationally accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care, Inc. For more information about Coram, visit www.coramhc.com or call 1.800.CoramHC.