ATLANTA, Ga., Oct. 28, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via PRWEB - Healthcare Solutions, the parent company of Cypress Care, Procura Management, ScripNet and Modern Medical, announced today that its subsidiary, Procura Management, has been awarded full accreditation for case management from URAC, a Washington, DC-based health care accrediting organization that establishes quality standards for the health care industry. This is the second time Procura Management has received full case management accreditation from URAC. The accreditation is effective January 1, 2015 through January 1, 2018.
"The URAC accreditation underscores the organization's commitment to providing the highest quality standards for case management services," said Joe Boures, president and CEO of Healthcare Solutions. "The company is focused on operational excellence in delivering case management services that reduces medical costs for our customers and achieves optimal outcomes for claimants."
URAC's case management accreditation standards require companies to establish a process to assess, plan and implement case management interventions. Procura Management has been URAC accredited for case management since 2011. For 25 years the company has provided medical case management services as well as a comprehensive array of managed care services including medical bill review and PPO network services to the workers' compensation and auto/PIP markets.
"By applying for and receiving URAC accreditation, Procura Management has demonstrated a commitment to quality health care," said Kylanne Green, URAC president and CEO. "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 and undergo rigorous evaluation by an independent accrediting body."
URAC is an independent, nonprofit healthcare accrediting organization dedicated to promoting healthcare quality through accreditation, education and measurement. The organization offers the largest array of accreditation programs in the United States assessing health plan operations, including but not limited to, network operations, healthcare practitioner credentialing systems, and medical management functions.
In addition to the URAC case management accreditation, Healthcare Solutions' subsidiary, Cypress Care, is accredited by URAC for pharmacy benefit management specific to workers' compensation and property and casualty. Healthcare Solutions and its subsidiaries also adhere to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements for health care data privacy and protection.
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About Healthcare Solutions
Healthcare Solutions, Inc. is the parent company of Cypress Care, Procura Management, ScripNet and Modern Medical. Through its subsidiary companies, Healthcare Solutions delivers integrated medical cost management solutions to over 800 customers in workers' compensation and auto/PIP markets. The company's clinical‐ and technology‐based services include pharmacy benefit management, specialty healthcare services, PPO networks, medical bill review, case management and Medicare set‐aside services. Healthcare Solutions has twice been recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in Georgia by Georgia Trends magazine and has received recognition by the Technology Association of Georgia for technology innovation. Utilizing market‐leading technology, Healthcare Solutions delivers demonstrated benefits and savings complemented by deep industry expertise. For more information, please visit http://www.healthcaresolutions.com.
About URAC
URAC, an independent, nonprofit organization, is a well-known leader in promoting healthcare quality through its accreditation, education, and measurement programs. URAC offers a wide range of quality benchmarking programs and services that model the rapid changes in the healthcare 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 healthcare industry. For more information, visit http://www.urac.org.
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