Healthesystems is Again Awarded URAC Workers’ Compensation and Property and Casualty Pharmacy Benefit Management Accreditation

Tampa, FL (PRWEB) January 20, 2013

Healthesystems, a workers' compensation pharmacy and ancillary benefits management provider, announced today that it has again been awarded Workers' Compensation and Property and Casualty Pharmacy Benefit Management Accreditation from URAC, a Washington, DC-based health care accrediting organization that establishes quality standards for the health care industry.

“We are honored to continue our accreditation with URAC,” stated Daryl Corr, president of Healthesystems. “This coincides with our long standing commitment towards providing the highest level of quality service for our customers and injured workers, in addition to our clinically-focused programs.”

Healthesystems has continued to maintain its URAC Workers' Compensation and Property and Casualty Pharmacy Benefit Management Accreditation since the inception of the accreditation.

Healthesystems provides innovative Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM), Ancillary Benefits Management (ABM) and Clinical Review services for insurance carriers, third party administrators and state and government agencies. The company’s quality-focused programs reduce overall medical costs and improve patient safety through evidence-based clinical services, real-time adjudication and advanced technology tools.

“By applying for and receiving Workers' Compensation and Property and Casualty Pharmacy Benefit Management Accreditation, Healthesystems 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.”

About URAC
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 http://www.urac.org.

About Healthesystems
Healthesystems is a specialty provider of innovative medical cost management solutions for the workers’ compensation industry. The company's comprehensive offerings include its leading Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) program, expert clinical review services, and a revolutionary Ancillary Benefits Management (ABM) solution for prospectively managing ancillary medical services such as durable medical equipment (DME), transportation and translation services. By leveraging powerful technology, clinical expertise and enhanced workflow automation tools, Healthesystems provides clients with flexible programs that reduce the total cost of medical care while increasing the quality of care for injured workers.

To learn more about Healthesystems, or to sign up for the company's clinical or compliance-focused newsletters, visit http://www.healthesystems.com or email info(at)healthesystems(dot)com.

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