LOUISVILLE, KY — August 11, 2008— Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), recently received the fourth re-accreditation for Health Utilization Management and first for Health Network from URAC, a Washington, D.C. based healthcare accrediting organization that establishes quality standards for the industry. HMHS first received accreditation for Health Utilization Management in 1999 and Health Network in 2005.
“Our organization is unwavering in our commitment of providing high quality, cost effective, accessible health care services to the military populations we serve.” said Dave Baker, president and CEO of HMHS. “We are honored to be recognized by URAC for demonstrating our commitment to quality services.”
In addition, HMHS has current URAC accreditation for Case Management, Disease Management – Asthma, Disease Management – Heart Failure, Health Web Site, and HIPAA Privacy.
“We applaud Humana Military on achieving URAC Health Network and Health Utilization Management re-accreditation,” said Alan P. Spielman, URAC president and CEO. “In today’s health care market, URAC accreditation provides a mark of distinction for organizations to demonstrate their commitment to quality health care.”
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 the
URAC Web Site.
