American Health UM, CM, and DM Programs Receive Three-Year URAC Accredition
September 19, 2008 (Worthington, OH) — American Health Holding, Inc. announced today that it has been awarded a three-year URAC accreditation for its Utilization Management, Case Management, and Disease Management programs. Achieving an extended three-year accreditation is uncommon and reflects URAC's high level of confidence in the services offered by American Health.
"We applaud American Health Holding on achieving URAC Utilization Management, Case Management, and Disease Management accreditations," said Alan P. Spielman, URAC president and CEO. "In today's health care market, URAC accreditation provides a mark of distinction for organizations to demonstrate their commitment to quality health care.
"Achieving URAC Accreditation is the highest honor by which a medical management service provider can be recognized. The URAC Seal serves as a symbol of excellence in the health care industry, ensuring that an organization is engaged in promoting quality improvement measures while complying with state and federal requirements.
"We are proud to once again be recognized by URAC as being a quality-driven organization," states Michael J. Reidelbach, President and CEO of American Health. "This accreditation is the culmination of a great deal of hard work and dedication, and we will continue working to ensure that our programs uphold the rigorous standards set by URAC."
ABOUT URAC: URAC, an independent, nonprofit organization, is a leader in promoting health care quality through accreditation and certification programs. URAC's standards keep pace with the rapid changes in the health care system, and provide a mark of distinction for health care organizations to demonstrate their commitment to quality and accountability. Through its broad-based governance structure and inclusive standards` development process, URAC ensures that all stakeholders are represented in setting meaningful standards for the health care industry. For more information, visit www.urac.org.
ABOUT AMERICAN HEALTH HOLDING, INC.: American Health Holding is a multi-URAC accredited medical management firm that provides services that span the health care continuum, including Case Management, Utilization Management, Disease Management, Lifestyle/Wellness, and Maternity Management. Offerings also include Case Management Specialty Services that encompass Neonates, Organ Transplant, and Oncology Services. American Health Holding's superior technology, which includes a comprehensive suite of internet products, provides a level of flexibility that supports integrated solutions for creating healthy outcomes.
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Joanna Callihan, Marketing Specialist
AMERICAN HEALTH HOLDING, INC.
Phone (614) 818-3222, Ext. 1431
Email "jcallihan@ahhinc.com"

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