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Distinction Highlights OptumHealth’s Commitment to Quality
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn., (March 20, 2009) — OptumHealth Inc.today announced that Utilization Management services delivered out of its Lisle, Ill. site has been awarded final accreditation from URAC, an independent, nonprofit health care accrediting organization dedicated to promoting health care quality through accreditation, certification and commendation. The programs included in the distinction are women’s health services, Neonatal
Resource Services, Cancer Support Program, Kidney Resource Services, Transplant Solutions
and Bariatric Resource Services.
“By applying for and receiving URAC accreditation, OptumHealth has demonstrated a
commitment to quality health care,” said Alan P. Spielman, URAC president and CEO. “Quality
health care is crucial to our nation’s welfare and it is important to have organizations that are
willing to measure themselves against national standards and undergo rigorous evaluation by an
independent accrediting body.”
“Individuals participating in these programs are facing complicated, specialized, rare and
expensive conditions. Our programs are designed to support the health and wellness of these
individuals by providing information on the best providers, resources and quality measures
available,” said Chris Pricco, chief operating officer, OptumHealth Complex Medical
Conditions. “An accreditation from URAC is confirmation that we are in fact delivering on this
mission and providing optimal solutions for individuals struggling with serious health
conditions.”
Through OptumHealth Complex Conditions Programs, individuals are provided access to
personal care consultants, a national Centers of Excellence network and programs that support
them during what can be a very stressful time — whether the member is facing a neonatal
intensive care situation, cancer, kidney failure, obesity, or is in need of a transplant.
The URAC Health Utilization Management Accreditation provides assurance to patients,
providers, purchasers, regulators and employers that the practices of the organization performing
these services are fair and equitable for all parties.
About OptumHealth
OptumHealth Inc. helps individuals navigate the health care system, finance their health care
needs and achieve their health and well-being goals. The company’s personalized health
advocacy and engagement programs tap a unique combination of capabilities that encompass
care solutions, behavioral solutions, specialty benefits and financial services. Serving nearly 60
million people, OptumHealth is one of the nation’s largest health and wellness business and is a
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company. More information about OptumHealth can be
found at www.optumhealth.com.
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 strives to ensure that all stakeholders are represented in
establishing meaningful quality measures for the entire health care industry. For more
information, visit www.urac.org.
Contact:
Molly McMillen
Senior Manager, External Communications
(763) 797-4559
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