LOUISVILLE, KY — March 12, 2009— Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), received their first re-accreditation for Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy from URAC, a Washington, D.C. based healthcare accrediting organization that establishes quality standards for the industry. HMHS first received accreditation for HIPAA Privacy in 2006.
“Humana Military understands the importance of protecting the health information of our beneficiaries and is committed to ensuring that privacy,” said Dave Baker, president and CEO of HMHS. “We are devoted to being the most trusted name in military health solutions and it is an honor to be recognized by URAC in this category.”
In addition, HMHS has current URAC accreditation for Case Management, Disease Management – Asthma, Disease Management – Heart Failure, Health Network, Health Utilization Management, and Health Web Site.
“By choosing to seek URAC HIPAA Privacy Accreditation, Humana Military has displayed leadership through a commitment to quality and accountability,” said Alan P. Spielman, URAC president and CEO.
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 healthcare 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 all stakeholders are represented in setting meaningful standards for the health care industry. For more information, visit
URAC's Web site.
