NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 29, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CIGNA
Government Services, L.L.C. today announced it has been awarded the
prestigious International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2000
certification, an internationally accepted Quality Management System award.
ISO 9001:2000 certification requires organizations to develop and
adhere to stringent quality management standards and to have controls and
mechanisms in place to comply with all regulatory requirements. The ISO
9001:2000 certification also requires processes that enhance customer
satisfaction and ensure continual improvements. Companies are required to
pass an exhaustive audit of all quality management processes prior to
receiving certification.
"By earning this award, we are providing another example of how CIGNA
is driving accountability to become the partner of choice for customers and
providers," said Jean Rush, president of CIGNA Government Services. "This
distinction is an important component of our total quality management
program within CIGNA Government Services. Everyone in the organization
worked very hard to reach this goal that reflects our commitment to
high-quality service in this critically important area."
CIGNA Government Services has provided services to Medicare since 1991.
This work involves performing a wide array of administrative services,
including claims processing associated with durable medical equipment,
prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies under Part B of the Medicare program.
About CIGNA HealthCare
CIGNA HealthCare, headquartered in Bloomfield, CT, provides medical
benefits plans, dental coverage, behavioral health coverage, pharmacy
benefits and products and services that integrate and analyze information
to support consumerism and health advocacy. "CIGNA HealthCare" refers to
various operating subsidiaries of CIGNA Corporation (NYSE: CI). Products
and services are provided by these operating subsidiaries and not by CIGNA
Corporation.
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