Health Net Federal Services Earns URAC Health Network Accreditation
June 20 2017 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Health Net Federal Services, LLC, (HNFS) a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), announced today it
has earned the Health Network Accreditation from URAC, an
independent organization that promotes healthcare quality through
accreditation, certification and measurement.
Health Net Federal Services has continuously held URAC’s Health
Network Accreditation since 2005. Its most recent accreditation is
effective July 1, 2017, to July 1, 2020.
“Health Net Federal Services is proud to maintain URAC’s Health
Network Accreditation. These rigorous standards established by URAC
for the management of provider networks align with our culture and
long-standing history to provide quality healthcare to our military
communities,” said Billy Maynard, president and CEO, Health Net
Federal Services. “We want the individuals we serve and our
government customers to know we hold ourselves to the highest
standards in provider credentialing, consumer protection, and
quality management and improvement. It is our goal to provide those
who serve with the care they deserve and the peace of mind to stay
mission ready.”
“To meet the growing demand to provide quality healthcare
services at a reasonable cost, Health Net Federal Services
distinguishes itself in the marketplace by having earned Health
Network Accreditation from URAC,” said URAC president and CEO,
Kylanne Green. “With rigorous standards created by a broad array of
stakeholders, Health Net Federal Services’ independent
accreditation from URAC demonstrates its commitment to bringing
together qualified, credentialed and well-managed providers for
their patients.”
About URAC
Founded in 1990, URAC is the independent leader in promoting
healthcare quality through accreditation, certification, education
and measurement. URAC is a nonprofit organization developing
evidence-based measures and standards through inclusive engagement
with a range of stakeholders committed to improving the quality of
healthcare. Our portfolio of accreditation and certification
programs span the healthcare industry, addressing healthcare
management, healthcare operations, health plans, pharmacies,
telehealth providers, physician practices, and more. URAC
accreditation is a symbol of excellence for organizations to
showcase their validated commitment to quality and
accountability.
About Health Net Federal Services
Health Net Federal Services has a long history of providing
cost-effective, quality managed healthcare programs for government
agencies, including the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S.
Department of Veterans Affairs. For more than 28 years, HNFS has
partnered with the Department of Defense to provide healthcare
services to the men and women who serve, and their family members.
Through the TRICARE program, HNFS currently assists approximately
2.9 million beneficiaries in the TRICARE North Region, including
active duty, retired, National Guard and Reserve, and family
members. Health Net Federal Services was one of the first companies
in the U.S. to develop comprehensive managed care programs for
military families. In addition, HNFS provides quality behavioral
health services for active duty service members, veterans and their
families. Visit www.hnfs.com for more information.
About Centene
Centene Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a diversified,
multi-national healthcare enterprise that provides a portfolio of
services to government sponsored healthcare programs, focusing on
under-insured and uninsured individuals. Many receive benefits
provided under Medicaid, including the State Children's Health
Insurance Program (CHIP), as well as Aged, Blind or Disabled (ABD),
Foster Care and Long Term Care (LTC), in addition to other
state-sponsored/hybrid programs, Medicare (including the Medicare
prescription drug benefit commonly known as “Part D”), as well as
programs with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. Department of
Veterans Affairs. Centene operates local health plans and offers a
range of health insurance solutions. It also contracts with other
healthcare and commercial organizations to provide specialty
services, including behavioral health management, care management
software, correctional healthcare services, dental benefits
management, in-home health services, life and health management,
managed vision, pharmacy benefits management, specialty pharmacy
and telehealth services.
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