AVON, Conn., Aug 31, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) ?
Magellan Health Services Inc.
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has announced that its
Medical Pharmacy Solutions program has been awarded the Health
Utilization Management Accreditation from URAC, a Washington, D.C.-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. Magellan?s Medical Pharmacy Solutions program is operated by
ICORE Healthcare, Magellan?s specialty pharmaceutical division.
?ICORE is committed to providing the highest quality of care and patient
safety based on clinically appropriate, evidence-based guidelines in
order to maximize our cost effective solutions for customers, and we?re
very pleased that URAC has recognized this commitment in our Medical
Pharmacy Solutions program,? said Alan Lotvin, president of ICORE
Healthcare.
The URAC Health Utilization Management (UM) standards establish
consistency in UM processes. The standards ensure that appropriately
trained clinical personnel conduct and oversee the utilization review
process, that a reasonable and timely appeals process is in place, and
that medical decisions are based on valid clinical criteria.
?We applaud Magellan?s ICORE Healthcare on achieving URAC health
utilization management accreditation,? said Alan P. Spielman, URAC
president and CEO. ?In today?s health care market, URAC accreditation
provides a mark of distinction for organizations to demonstrate their
commitment to quality health care.?
About URAC: URAC, an
independent, nonprofit organization, 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 strives to ensure that all stakeholders are represented in
establishing meaningful quality measures for the entire health care
industry. For more information, visit
www.urac.org .
About Magellan Health Services: Headquartered
in Avon, Conn., Magellan Health Services Inc. is a leading specialty
health care management organization with expertise in managing
behavioral health, radiology and specialty pharmaceuticals, as well as
public sector pharmacy benefits programs. Magellan delivers innovative
solutions to improve quality outcomes and optimize the cost of care for
those we serve. Magellan?s customers include health plans, employers and
government agencies, serving approximately 31.3 million members in our
behavioral health business, 18.9 million members in our radiology
benefits management segment, and five million members in our medical
pharmacy management product. In addition, the specialty pharmaceutical
segment serves 41 health plans and several pharmaceutical manufacturers
and state Medicaid programs. The company?s Medicaid Administration
segment serves 25 states and the District of Columbia. For more
information, visit
www.MagellanHealth.com .
SOURCE: Magellan Health Services Inc.
Magellan Health Services Inc. Media Contact: Christopher Pearsall, 860-507-1923 CMPearsall@MagellanHealth.com
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