ST. LOUIS, Dec. 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene
Corporation (NYSE:CNC) announced today that its wholly-owned
subsidiary, Health Net Federal Services, LLC, (HNFS), has earned
the Health Utilization Management and Case Management
Accreditations from URAC. URAC is an independent organization that
promotes health care quality through accreditation, certification
and measurement.
HNFS has continuously held URAC's Health Utilization Management
and Case Management Accreditations since 2005. Its most recent
accreditations are effective from December
1, 2017 to December 1,
2020.
"Health Net Federal Services is honored to once again receive
URAC's Health Utilization Management and Case Management
Accreditations," said Billy Maynard,
president and CEO, HNFS. "Health Net Federal Services' compliance
with URAC's rigorous utilization and case management standards
demonstrates our commitment to a clinically sound review process to
help ensure appropriate and efficient health care services are
delivered and promote the quality care our beneficiaries
deserve."
"Health Net Federal Services should be commended for meeting
strict quality standards," said URAC President and CEO Kylanne
Green. "It is critically important for health care organizations to
make a commitment to quality and accountability. URAC accreditation
is a demonstration of that commitment."
About Centene Corporation
Centene Corporation, a Fortune 100 company, is a diversified,
multi-national healthcare enterprise that provides a portfolio of
services to government sponsored and commercial 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
programs, Medicare (including the Medicare prescription drug
benefit commonly known as "Part D"), dual eligible programs and
programs with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. Department of
Veterans Affairs. Centene also provides healthcare services to
groups and individuals delivered through commercial health plans.
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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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. Departments of Defense and 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 URAC
Founded in 1990, URAC is the independent
leader in promoting healthcare quality through accreditation,
certification 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.
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