PHILADELPHIA, June 25, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Intracorp has
earned Full Case Management Accreditation from URAC in recognition of the
quality of its disability case management services. URAC's accreditation --
a highly sought, nationally recognized symbol of excellence - recognizes
Intracorp's commitment to meet and exceed industry quality improvement
standards.
The accreditation process includes an extensive review of an
organization's programs and operations. "By applying for and receiving URAC
accreditation, Intracorp has demonstrated its commitment to quality
healthcare," said Alan P. Spielman, URAC's president and chief executive
officer.
Intracorp's vice president of case management operations, Margaret
Aslakson, said, "Many workers facing a disability have learned what URAC
has affirmed - a comprehensive disability case management program along
with some of the most experienced nurse case managers in the business
serves members and employers alike by helping people live full, productive
lives and return to work whenever possible."
Now in its 37th year of operation, Intracorp helps employers enhance
productivity and reduce benefit costs. Intracorp's case managers, most of
whom are registered nurses and vocational rehabilitation specialists, work
with physicians to coordinate appropriate, quality care, ensure patient
satisfaction, help improve medical outcomes, facilitate an individual's
timely return to work and reduce overall health care costs. Intracorp also
holds Full accreditation from URAC in Workers' Compensation Utilization
Management.
About Intracorp
Philadelphia-based Intracorp, a subsidiary of CIGNA Corporation, helps
employers maximize their workers' compensation and disability benefits
programs to enhance the well-being and productivity of their workforce.
Intracorp offers case management, pharmacy benefit management, utilization
management, return-to-work programs, ergonomic consulting, provider bill
review, provider network access, and information management services. In
March 2007, Business Insurance named Intracorp the nation's largest case
management provider for the eighth consecutive year. For more information,
visit: http://www.intracorp.com.
About URAC
URAC, an independent, nonprofit organization, is well-known as a leader
in promoting health care quality through its accreditation and
certification programs. URAC offers a wide range of quality benchmarking
programs and services that keep pace with the rapid changes in the health
care system, and provide a symbol of excellence for organizations to
validate 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 establishing
meaningful quality measures for the entire health care industry. For more
information, visit http://www.urac.org
SOURCE CIGNA HealthCare
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