TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- INETICO, Inc. announced today that
its INETICARE Care Management program has been awarded Health Utilization
Management Accreditation from URAC, a Washington, DC-based health care
accrediting organization that establishes quality standards for the health
care industry. By receiving the Health Utilization Management Accreditation,
INETICO, Inc. is recognized as an organization that utilizes only
appropriately trained and qualified clinical personnel to conduct and oversee
the utilization review process, that has a reasonable and timely appeals
process in place, and that medical decisions are based on valid clinical
criteria.
"Receiving accreditation from URAC for Health Utilization Management fits
completely with INETICO's goals to exceed the requirements and expectations of
our clients through quantifiable standards," said Joseph C-W Hodges, INETICO
President and CEO. "This is one of the many steps INETICO is taking to
demonstrate commitment to results-oriented care and claims products and
services."
Margaret Weingart RN, Executive Director of INETICARE, said, "Our mission
is and will always be to ensure the provision of the most appropriate, highest
quality, and most cost effective health care in an effort to protect the
client and the plan participants, creating a healthier, more productive
workforce. URAC certification is just one of the ways that we demonstrate our
commitment to this ideal."
"By applying for and receiving Health Utilization Management
Accreditation, INETICO, Inc. has demonstrated a commitment to quality health
care," said Alan P. Spielman, 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."
URAC, an independent, nonprofit organization, is a leader in promoting
health care quality through accreditation and certification programs. URAC's
standards keep pace with the rapid changes in the health care system, and
provide a mark of distinction for health care organizations to demonstrate
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 setting meaningful standards
for the health care industry. For more information, visit www.urac.org .
INETICO, Inc. provides healthcare cost containment services to TPA's,
Self-funded Plans, and Commercial/Insurance Plans across the United States and
throughout the Caribbean. By establishing clinical benchmark standards for
each client, INETICO has taken a bold leadership step to ensure quantifiable
results in PPO Network Administration, Out of Network Negotiations,
Utilization, Case, Disease and Maternity Management. For more information,
visit INETICO, Inc. at www.inetico.com
For more information contact Tim Guzinski, INETICO, Inc. Business
Development, (813) 258-2200 ext. 204 or visit www.inetico.com .
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Tim Guzinski, INETICO, Inc. Business Development, +1-813-258-2200 ext. 204
