Monday, Oct. 8, 2007

CLEVELAND, OH – 1-888-OHIOCOMP Executive Director Dan Neubert today announced that the organization has received case management accreditation from URAC, a Washington, DC-based health care accrediting organization that establishes quality standards for the health care industry. 1-888-OHIOCOMP’s case management accreditation extends to all offices through June 1, 2009.

“By applying for and receiving case management accreditation, 1-888-OHIOCOMP 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.”

Health-care organizations use case management to better meet patients’ needs and improve their treatment outcomes by coordinating the full continuum of care. URAC is the only accreditation organization offering standards that specifically address the rapidly evolving field of case management.

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 www.urac.org.

MEDIA CONTACT: Dan Neubert, Executive Director at 1-888-644-6266.

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