Intracorp (International Rehabilitation Associates, Inc.), a subsidiary of CIGNA Corp. (NYSE:CI), has earned full accreditation from URAC for the company's case management and utilization management programs. The accreditations, which are effective for three years, recognize the quality of these programs.
URAC is an independent, non-profit organization that promotes health care quality through its rigorous and nationally-recognized accreditation and certification programs. The accreditation process typically lasts several months and includes an extensive review of a company's programs and operations.
"We congratulate Intracorp on earning these accreditations. The company's willingness to undergo such rigorous evaluation demonstrates a true commitment to quality," said URAC Senior Vice President and Chief Accreditation Officer Christine G. Leyden, R.N., MSN.
"We're delighted that we have passed this exacting review with flying colors," said Dr. Alan Muney, CIGNA's senior vice president for total health and network. "The full accreditation from URAC is a much-welcomed validation of the case management and utilization management programs that our customers rely on, and it affirms that we have the right policies, procedures and clinical staff to help people improve and maintain their health."
Through the company's case management programs, people coping with cancer, a transplant, diabetes, a complicated pregnancy, and many other health challenges, receive coaching and support that helps them get the most from their medical care and benefits. A case manager serves as a single point of contact and as an advocate for the individual. CIGNA's utilization management program reviews health care services for medical necessity and appropriateness to facilitate proper benefit administration.
About CIGNA
CIGNA (NYSE:CI), a global health service company, is dedicated to helping people improve their health, well-being and sense of security. CIGNA Corporation's operating subsidiaries provide an integrated suite of medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy and vision care benefits, as well as group life, accident and disability insurance, to approximately 46 million people throughout the United States and around the world. To learn more about CIGNA, visit www.cigna.com. To sign up for email alerts or an RSS feed of company news, log on to http://newsroom.cigna.com/section_display.cfm?section_id=18. Also, follow us on Twitter: @cignatweets.
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.
Contacts:
CIGNA
Mark Slitt, 860-226-2092
mark.slitt@cigna.com
