GRAPEVINE, Texas, Jan. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- National Care Network announced today that it has been awarded Core Accreditation from URAC, a Washington, DC- based health care accrediting organization that establishes quality standards for the health care industry.
“URAC accreditation is the most prestigious and respected industry seal of approval in both the payer and provider segments,” boasted Tom Galas, President and CEO of National Care Network (NCN). “Receiving URAC Core Accreditation is an accomplishment that we are very proud of. More importantly however, we feel it demonstrates the commitment that we have built our company culture on to deliver the highest standards in our industry.”
NCN is the industry’s premier medical cost containment company, providing unparalleled, comprehensive products and customer service. The Core standards are the foundation of URAC accreditation. These standards address several key organizational functions that are important for any health care organization, including: organizational structure; staff qualifications; training and management; oversight of delegated activities; quality management; and consumer protection.
“By applying for and receiving Core Accreditation, NCN has demonstrated a commitment to quality health care,” said Garry Carneal, 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.”
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 an inclusive standards development process, URAC ensures that all stakeholders are represented in setting meaningful standards for the health care industry. For more information, visit http://www.urac.org/ .
For more information contact Sherry Bala, Marketing Coordinator, 800-499-9708 sbala@nationalcarenetwork.com or visit http://www.nationalcarenetwork.com/ .
About National Care Network
NCN is a privately owned healthcare cost management firm established in 1994 by medical claims experts. NCN is an industry leader in providing highly effective cost management programs to all types of medical claims payors across the United States. NCN’s proactive approach of on-going two way communication with the Medical provider as well as the payor is a distinguishing characteristic in their business model. Bridging the gap between the payer and providers while ensuring that both parties receive fair and reasonable rates for services performed is a key focus of NCN. Corporate offices are located in Grapevine, Texas with additional offices in Baltimore, Washington DC, and Chicago.
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CONTACT: Sherry Bala, Marketing Coordinator of National Care Network,+1-800-499-9708, or sbala@nationalcarenetwork.com