ProPeer Resources Awarded URAC Reaccreditation for Independent Review Organization: Comprehensive Review (Internal & External)
CENTERVILLE, Utah, July 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- ProPeer Resources, a leading national clinical review organization, announced today it has been reaccredited by URAC for the Independent Review Organization: Comprehensive Review (Internal & External) standards. 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.
"Increased accountability regarding the proper delivery of care makes the role of independent review organizations more important than ever. By achieving independent URAC accreditation for their IRO services, ProPeer is proving a proficiency in providing knowledgeable and credentialed reviewers free of conflicts of interest," said URAC President and CEO Kylanne Green. "URAC's thorough IRO standards provide for effective comprehensive internal and external reviews, and ProPeer Resources' accreditation will make them stand out in the marketplace."
ProPeer is one of the oldest continuously accredited IRO's, having been in business since 1991 and receiving its initial accreditation in 2000 from URAC when it was first offered. ProPeer served as a resource and beta test site for External Review Organization standards, establishing ProPeer as one of the first of five Independent Review Organizations in the nation to obtain this accreditation.
"For over 25 years, ProPeer has continually been on the forefront of the evolution and advancement of the Independent Review industry," said Ed Bolton, CEO of ProPeer Resources. "Maintaining URAC accreditation for 18 years reaffirms ProPeer as a progressive industry leader and demonstrates our organization's resolute commitment to secure and compliant innovation in support of our client base and the Independent Review industry on the whole. ProPeer is pleased to be able to demonstrate its commitment to these requirements by once again earning URAC accreditation."
About ProPeer Resources, LLC
Headquartered in Centerville, Utah, ProPeer has been the industry's leading Independent Review Organization (IRO) since 1992. ProPeer provides comprehensive, clinical review solutions to the Health, Disability, and Workers' Compensation marketplace nationwide. For more information, please visit Propeer.com
About URAC
Founded in 1990, URAC is the independent leader in promoting healthcare quality through accreditation, certification, education, and measurement. URAC is a nonprofit organization developing evidence-based measures and standards through inclusive engagement with a range of stakeholders committed to improving the quality of healthcare. Our portfolio of accreditation and certification programs span the healthcare industry, addressing healthcare management, healthcare operations, health plans, pharmacies, telehealth providers, physician practices, and more. URAC accreditation is a symbol of excellence for organizations to show-case their validated commitment to quality and accountability. For more information, please visit URAC.org.
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