Jai Medical Systems Managed Care Organization, Inc. is the Highest Rated Medicaid Health Plan in the United States of America

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Jai Medical Systems Managed Care Organization, Inc.

Sep 25, 2017, 09:30 ET

BALTIMORE, Sept. 25, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Baltimore based Jai Medical Systems Managed Care Organization, Inc. (Jai Medical Systems) is the Highest Rated Medicaid Health Insurance Plan in Maryland and the United States for 2017-2018, according to the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Health Insurance Plan Ratings. A complete listing of all NCQA Medicaid Health Plan ratings can be found here: http://healthinsuranceratings.ncqa.org/2017/search/Medicaid

Jai Medical Systems earned a rating of 5 out of 5 in the NCQAMedicaid Health Insurance Plan Ratings, 2017-2018. In fact, of the 177 Medicaid health plans that were rated, Jai Medical Systems was the only Medicaid Health Plan in the United States to earn a 5 out of 5 rating for 2017-2018.

"We are very proud to be the highest rated Medicaid health plan in the United States. Taking care of people is what matters most to our company. Ensuring our members receive high-quality healthcare is our primary focus and passion. Our partnership with the Maryland Department of Health has been a key component of our success. The Department's Value Based Purchasing Initiative ensures that all Maryland based Managed Care Organizations strive to deliver high quality, cost effective healthcare services. Our commitment to the pursuit of excellence is built on the principles of our founder, Hollis Seunarine, MD, FAAFP, who has served Medicaid patients for over 50 years. His dedication and example inspire and remind us that the privilege of serving our members and ensuring that they receive high quality healthcare requires our best efforts and our steadfast commitment to making the impossible possible," said Jai Seunarine, Chief Executive Officer of Jai Medical Systems.

In addition to Jai Medical Systems' distinction of being the Highest Rated Medicaid Health Plan in the United States, the organization has also earned an Accreditation status of Excellent for the third year in a row. NCQA's Excellent Accreditation status is reserved for the best health plans in the nation. It is only awarded to those plans that meet or exceed NCQA's rigorous requirements for consumer protection and quality improvement and deliver excellent clinical care.

Jai Medical Systems is continually evaluating and evolving its systems and population management strategies to ensure they are efficient, effective, and scalable. By working closely with providers and business partners, the organization is able to achieve clinical objectives while ultimately improving clinical outcomes and long-term health status.

Jai Medical Systems is a Baltimore-based company founded in 1997 by Hollis Seunarine, M.D., FAAFP and Jai Seunarine. The company is currently celebrating its 20^th year of operations. Jai Medical Systems serves a diverse population of approximately 26,000 members throughout Maryland. Its mission is to provide access to high-quality healthcare benefits and services. Jai Medical Systems continues this tradition of quality and excellence by working with its members to help identify their healthcare needs while remaining an active and positive presence within the communities it serves.

The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to improving healthcare quality. NCQA accredits and certifies a wide range of healthcare organizations and recognizes clinicians in key clinical areas. NCQA's HEDIS® is the most widely used performance measurement tool in health care. NCQA's Web site (www.ncqa.org) contains information to help consumers, employers, and others make more informed health choices.