FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., April 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Preferred Choices PPO, a subsidiary of Trinity Health, announced today that it is applying for health network accreditation from URAC, a Washington, D.C.-based health care accrediting organization that establishes quality standards for the health care industry.
"Our organization has long been dedicated to and known for its commitment to quality and accountability," said William R. Alvin, President and CEO of Preferred Choices PPO and Care Choices HMO. "This application for PPO accreditation underscores our strong dedication to excellence."
URAC's health network accreditation is the premier accreditation program for PPOs and similar networks. Consumers, payers, purchasers and employers rely on URAC Health Network Accreditation when selecting health networks. The Health Network Standards provide a comprehensive assessment of PPO-based networks, covering network management issues, quality management and improvement, provider credentialing, and member protections.
Preferred Choices offers PPO options that include nearly 11,000 physicians and 85 leading hospitals in Michigan. In addition to offering one of the largest leased PPO networks in Michigan, Preferred Choices PPO includes a Healthy Advantages program that provides discounts on popular health-related services such as Weight Watchers(R), massage therapy, nutritional counseling, GNC(R) nutritional supplements, laser vision correction, eye exams, lenses and contacts. Preferred Choices members also have access to Healthwise(R), a URAC-accredited website for everyday health information.
Preferred Choices PPO and Care Choices HMO are subsidiaries of Trinity Health, one of the nation's leading providers of health care. Trinity Health recently received the 2004 National Quality Health Care Award from the National Committee for Quality Health Care. Care Choices HMO holds an "Excellent" accreditation from the National Committee for Quality Assurance, and a B+ financial-strength rating from A.M. Best Co. For more information, visit http://www.preferredchoices.com/ .
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/ .
Preferred Choices PPOCONTACT: Ellen Downey, APR, of Preferred Choices PPO, +1-248-489-6358,Downeye@trinity-health.org
