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Louisville, KY – August 22, 2005 – Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) announced today that Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS) has been awarded full Health Network Accreditation and a full Health Utilization Management Re-Accreditation from URAC, a Washington, D.C.- based health care accrediting organization that establishes quality standards for the health care industry.
“HMHS is honored to receive the Health Network Accreditation from URAC,” said David J. Baker, HMHS president and CEO. “This accreditation validates our commitment of delivering superior and appropriate health care to our nation’s deserving military.”
URAC’s Health Network Accreditation standards include quality benchmarks for network management, provider credentialing, utilization management, quality management and improvement and consumer protection. URAC’s Health utilization Management Accreditation standards ensure that appropriately trained clinical personnel conduct and oversee the utilization review process, that a reasonable and timely appeals process is in place, and that medical decision are based on valid clinical criteria.
"By applying for and receiving Network accreditation, HMHS has demonstrated a commitment to quality health care,” said Charles Stellar, URAC Board Chairman. “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.” 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 www.urac.org.
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