ST. LOUIS, Feb. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene
Corporation (NYSE: CNC) today announced that Superior HealthPlan,
its wholly-owned Texas subsidiary,
has received an Excellent Accreditation rating by the National
Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). Superior HealthPlan is the
first Medicaid plan in Texas to
earn an Excellent Accreditation rating by NCQA.
NCQA Accreditation status is awarded to organizations that meet
or exceed NCQA's standards for quality. An Excellent Accreditation
rating is the highest level of accreditation awarded by the
NCQA.
"Superior HealthPlan is honored to receive the NCQA's Excellent
Accreditation rating. This recognition is the result of our
long-standing dedication to provide quality healthcare service and
programs to our members in Texas,"
said Tom P. Wise, President and
Chief Executive Officer of Superior HealthPlan.
Superior HealthPlan has been providing comprehensive and
integrated healthcare services and programs to Medicaid members in
Texas since 1999. In 2011,
Superior HealthPlan was awarded renewed and expanded contracts to
serve members in all of its existing service areas in addition to
five new service areas.
NCQA is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to
improving health care quality. NCQA accredits and certifies a wide
range of health care organizations. It also recognizes clinicians
and practices in key areas of performance. NCQA is committed to
providing health care quality information for consumers,
purchasers, health care providers and researchers.
About Centene Corporation
Centene Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading
multi-line healthcare enterprise that provides programs and
related services to the rising number of under-insured and
uninsured individuals. Many receive benefits provided under
Medicaid, including the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP),
as well as Aged, Blind or Disabled (ABD), Foster Care, long-term care, other
state-sponsored programs and Medicare (Special Needs Plans).
Centene's CeltiCare subsidiary offers states unique
"exchange-based" and other cost-effective coverage solutions for
low-income populations. The Company 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, life and health
management, managed vision, telehealth services, and pharmacy
benefits management. More information regarding Centene is
available at www.centene.com.
SOURCE Centene Corporation