NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 23 /PRNewswire/ -- MedSolutions (www.medsolutions.com), a leading provider of medical cost management services, has earned Health Utilization Management accreditation from URAC, a Washington, D.C.-based health care organization that establishes quality standards for the healthcare industry.
The URAC accreditation process demonstrates a commitment to quality services and serves as a framework to improve business processes through benchmarking organizations against nationally recognized standards. MedSolutions has continuously maintained URAC accreditation since first receiving it in 2000.
"We are honored to receive accreditation, which demonstrates our compliance with national standards for utilization review," said Gregg Allen, M.D., chief medical officer of MedSolutions. "Achieving this important distinction illustrates our continued commitment to providing industry-leading cost management solutions and service to our partners."
URAC's Health Utilization Management Review Standards ensure that organizations conducting utilization review follow a process that is clinically sound and respects patients' and providers' rights while giving payors reasonable guidelines to follow. URAC standards ensure that only appropriately trained, qualified 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.
"By applying for and receiving URAC accreditation, MedSolutions has demonstrated a commitment to quality health care," said Alan P. Spielman, URAC president and CEO. "Quality healthcare 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."
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 measures for the health care industry. For more information, visit www.urac.org.
About MedSolutions
Using independently validated savings methodologies, MedSolutions specializes in intelligent cost management of medical services for commercial, Medicare and Medicaid payors. The company maintains management contracts for more than 27 million individuals nationwide. Using robust data, predictive intelligence technology and clinical expertise, the company's innovative solutions extend beyond radiology management to other areas of medical specialty, including cardiology, oncology, ultrasound, sleep, emergency room, and Premerus(SM) Diagnostic Accuracy. MedSolutions has been recognized three consecutive years for its call center operations by the prestigious J.D. Power and Associates Award. Visit www.medsolutions.com.
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