Oct 13 2011
Univita announced today that it has been awarded Health Utilization Management Accreditation from URAC, a Washington, DC-based health care accrediting organization that establishes quality standards for the health care industry.
"Univita is committed to providing the highest quality of care based on clinically appropriate, evidence-based guidelines in order to provide cost-effective solutions for customers," says Hugh Lytle, Univita President and Chief Executive Officer. "We're pleased that URAC has recognized our commitment to delivering and managing quality programs."
The URAC Health Utilization Management (UM) standards establish consistency in UM processes. The 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 decisions are based on valid clinical criteria.
"By applying for and receiving Health Utilization Management Accreditation, Univita has demonstrated a commitment to quality health care," said Alan P. Spielman, URAC president and CEO. "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."
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